CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING

Apr 10 2025HEALTH

How Technology and Culture Can Help Manage Diabetes

Latinos with type 2 diabetes often face unique challenges. Many do not use intensive insulin management. This makes it hard to keep blood sugar levels in check. There is a need for better solutions. Some researchers looked into how real-time continuous glucose monitoring (RT-CGM) can help. They also explored how culturally tailored education can make a differenc...

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Seeing Glucose in Action: How Nutrition Guides New CGM Users with Type 2 Diabetes

Eating right can make a big difference for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a useful tool that helps them see how what they eat affects their blood sugar levels in real time. But what happens when people with T2D start using CGM with a focus on their diet? This question is worth exploring. By keeping an eye on their food choic...

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Monitoring Blood Sugar in Adults with Short Bowel Syndrome on Home IV Nutrition

Adults with short bowel syndrome often rely on home parenteral nutrition (HPN) for nourishment. One common issue they face is abnormal blood sugar levels, also known as dysglycemia. A recent study aimed to map out the 24-hour blood sugar profiles of these adults using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). The goal was to understand the factors that impact blood sugar l...

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