What is Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)?
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Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are devices that provide continuous "real-time" readings and data about trends in glucose levels. This allows patients to understand their glucose level and whether it is rising or falling, and to intervene by eating food or taking insulin.
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How do members experience Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 1 | 34 | 11 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 18 | 3 | |
| Evaluation/monitoring | 12 | 1 | |
| Non-diabetic hypoglycemia | 3 | 0 | |
| Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Skin irritation under patch | 2 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Skin sensitive to touch | 1 | |
| Weight gain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
Stephanie2007
evaluated on Jun 11, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 1: Major
- Side effects: None
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