Northerner
Admin (Retired)
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
Since its introduction in 2006, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology has completely transformed the way diabetes is managed. CGM systems measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid space, just below the surface of the skin. Readings are taken via a tiny titanium wire on a disposable, body-worn sensor, which transmits the data in real time to a pager-like device clipped to the belt or carried in a pocket. By delivering a steady stream of glucose measurements and, when necessary, alerts, CGM has enabled diabetes patients to correct their insulin dosing ratios and head off hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic events before they occur — in ways the traditional finger-stick never could.
And yet, the unfortunate bloodletting persists for diabetes sufferers. As things presently stand, CGM is approved only as a complement to the good, old-fashioned finger-stick, not a replacement. This is primarily due to the current generation of CGM’s accuracy, which lags slightly behind blood glucose readings in terms of precision (enough, at least, to give regulators pause). As a result, CGM users must continue to prick themselves, not only to get an “official” glucose reading, but also to calibrate their CGM systems.
http://www.meddeviceonline.com/doc/...ick-and-bring-cgm-to-the-masses-part-one-0001
They're going to have to bring their prices right down...🙄
And yet, the unfortunate bloodletting persists for diabetes sufferers. As things presently stand, CGM is approved only as a complement to the good, old-fashioned finger-stick, not a replacement. This is primarily due to the current generation of CGM’s accuracy, which lags slightly behind blood glucose readings in terms of precision (enough, at least, to give regulators pause). As a result, CGM users must continue to prick themselves, not only to get an “official” glucose reading, but also to calibrate their CGM systems.
http://www.meddeviceonline.com/doc/...ick-and-bring-cgm-to-the-masses-part-one-0001
They're going to have to bring their prices right down...🙄