Seven facts you need to know about continuous glucose monitors

Authors

Laura Solano, MD Medical Group in Fort Worth, Tex.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of PAs

Abstract

Abstract

This article reviews seven facets of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs): how they work, advantages for patients and clinicians, device limitations, effect on outcomes in patients with diabetes, who should be prescribed these devices, their cost, and their accuracy. Four major CGMs marketed today are compared: Abbott's FreeStyle Libre, Medtronic's Guardian, Dexcom's G6, and Senseonic's Eversense.

First Page

41

Last Page

45

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000854536.09072.5e.

Publication Date

9-2022

Comments

Solano L. (2022). Seven facts you need to know about continuous glucose monitors. JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 35(9), 41–45.

https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000854536.09072.5e

Recommended Citation

Solano L. (2022). Seven facts you need to know about continuous glucose monitors. JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 35(9), 41–45. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000854536.09072.5e