A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device consists of three parts.
- The sensor is a small metal probe inserted subcutaneously to check the sugar level in the fluid between the cells under the skin. It checks every 3 minutes. The sensor will remain in place for 14 days, after which it must be replaced.
- The transmitter receives the blood sugar level data from the sensor and sends the signal to the mobile phone application, which the patient, doctor and care team can access in real time.
- The mobile application will display the measured sugar level and notify you when your sugar level is abnormally high or low. You can set the desired notification value for each person.
Who should use a continuous glucose monitor?
- Type 1 diabetic patients
- Patients with type 2 diabetes who receive insulin injections three or more times per day
- Diabetic patients with unstable blood sugar levels, very high or very low blood sugar levels each day
- Diabetic patients who have frequent low blood sugar levels, especially those without any warning symptoms, such as dizziness or sudden loss of consciousness.
- Diabetic patients who have not yet achieved their blood sugar control goals
- Diabetic patients who need to closely monitor their blood sugar levels for more effective diabetes treatment.
- People with gestational diabetes
Recommendations for Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Users
- Patients must check their fingertip blood sugar levels 1-2 times a day to set the machine correctly (Calibration).
- Because the machine works by คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย measuring sugar levels from the fluid between cells in the subcutaneous fat layer, the sugar level may differ from the sugar at the fingertip by about 10-20%.
- If there are warning signs that your blood sugar level is abnormally high or low. You should check your fingertip blood sugar again to confirm the results.