How do members experience Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Diabetes type 1 33 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

Side effects as an overall problem
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