How to Use Continuous Glucose Monitoring Efficiently in Diabetes Management: Opinions and Recommendations by German Experts on the Status and Open Questions
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a standard diagnostic option, at least for T1D and for T2D on insulin therapy, per international guidelines
In patients not using insulin, CGM benefits are not so well studied/obvious; well-being and biofeedback drive uptake and outcome
Apps can combine CGM data with physical activity and meal data for therapy adjustments; personalized data management, coaching, digitalization and telemedicine are more feasible with CGM
Combining CGM data with Smart Pens helps avoid missed insulin boluses or insulin miscalculation
CGM is a major pillar of all AID systems, helping substantially to avoid acute complications and achieve more TIR
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