I read the following statement recently: CGM technology has reached a point where it’s now the standard for glucose measurement.
Just in case you have been living in a luxury oasis somewhere, you probably know that a CGM is a Continuous Glucose Monitor. A device worn that checks an individual’s blood glucose constantly (different timing depending on the device).
Now whether you agree with this statement or not, it’s more important to understand the statement in relation to where we are now, as oppose to a time gone by. CGM is a new term, and new device, in the relative diabetes timeline of events. Kaitlyn was diagnosed on September 26, 1992, about 30 years ago. The FDA approved the use of a CGM in 1999. Without editorial, you now have a choice of devices to be used by a few different companies. It’s a fabulous management tool for each person’s diabetes tool box.
