Monitoring glucose levels has been a constant struggle for diabetes patients for quite some time. Pricking their fingers several times a day has been a major lifestyle issue, especially during work and social settings.
Today, we are fortunate to be in an era where advancements in diabetes research have not only led to a better understanding of diabetes but also introduced new medications and technology like continuous glucose monitors (CGM)—making diabetes a much more manageable disease.
At first glance, CGM may seem like just another tool for monitoring glucose, but when you talk to patients using it, the impact is astonishing. Being able to visualize their glucose levels and trends significantly improves patient engagement, encouraging necessary behavioral changes and timely actions.
CGM is now becoming the standard of care in diabetes management. Multiple studies have shown that using continuous glucose monitors improves HbA1c levels and reduces hypoglycemic episodes in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients—especially those on multiple-dose insulin regimens or those experiencing frequent hypoglycemia or hypoglycemic unawareness.