Continuous glucose monitors: New guidelines recommend expanding CGM use for people with diabetes
The latest diabetes guidelines recommend broader use of these glucose tracking devices, which show promise for reducing heart-related risks.
- Reviewed by Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD, Contributor
A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a small, wearable device that automatically estimates your blood glucose (sugar) level every few minutes, 24 hours a day. About the size of two stacked quarters, a CGM device is worn on the arm or belly. A tiny sensor inserted under the skin measures a proxy for blood sugar and wirelessly transmits the results to a smartphone or other device.
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About the Author
Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter
About the Reviewer
Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD, Contributor
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