Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Impact on Hypoglycemia

This article provides an overview of the hypoglycemia outcomes of randomized controlled trials that investigate the effect of real-time continuous glucose monitoring alone or sensor-augmented pump therapy with a (predictive) low glucose suspend feature. Furthermore, several possible explanations are provided why trials have not shown a reduction in severe hypoglycemia. In addition, existing evidence is presented of real-time continuous glucose monitoring in patients with impaired awareness of hypoglycemia who have the highest risk of severe hypoglycemia.
Source: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Guest Editors: Wayne Bequette, Bruce Buckingham, Jesper Fleischer, and Brian Frier Source Type: research