Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes - More Common Than You Think: A Continuous Glucose Monitoring Study

Conclusions: CGMS can provide rich data that show glucose excursions in diabetes patients throughout the day. Consequently, unwarranted onset of hypo- and hyperglycemic events can be detected, intervened, and prevented by using CGMS. Hypoglycemia was frequently unrecognized by the patients in this study (75%), which increases their potential risk of significant adverse events. Incorporation of CGMS into the routine management of T2DM would increase the detection and self-awareness of hypoglycemia resulting in safer and potentially better overall control.

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Source: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology - September 1, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Gehlaut, R. R., Dogbey, G. Y., Schwartz, F. L., Marling, C. R., Shubrook, J. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research