Fifteen-minute consultation: Practical use of continuous glucose monitoring.
Soni, Astha Wright, Neil Drew, Josephine Kershaw, Melanie Moudiotis, Christopher Regan, Fiona Williams, Eleri Timmis, Alison Ng, Sze May
Soni, Astha
Wright, Neil
Drew, Josephine
Kershaw, Melanie
Moudiotis, Christopher
Regan, Fiona
Williams, Eleri
Timmis, Alison
Ng, Sze May
Abstract
Type 1 diabetes is a self-managed condition. Regular monitoring of blood glucose (BG) levels has been the cornerstone of diabetes management. Finger prick BG testing traditionally has been the standard method employed. More recently, rapid advancements in the development of continuous glucose monitoring devices have led to increased use of technology to help children and young people with diabetes manage their condition. These devices have the potential to improve diabetes control and reduce hypoglycaemia especially if used in conjunction with a pump to automate insulin delivery. This paper aims to provide an update on main CGM devices available and practical considerations for doctors if they come across a child with diabetes who is using one of these devices.
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Date
2021-05-07
Type
Article
Subject
Paediatrics
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Citation
Soni A, Wright N, Agwu JC, Drew J, Kershaw M, Moudiotis C, Regan F, Williams E, Timmis A, Ng SM. Fifteen-minute consultation: Practical use of continuous glucose monitoring. Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2022 Jun;107(3):188-193.
Journal / Source Title
Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education and Practice Edition
DOI
10.1136/archdischild-2020-321190
PMID
33963071
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group