- Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have become more accessible for patients with diabetes following a ruling by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in April 2023.
- CGMs provide patients with valuable information such as time in the desired glucose range, time spent in hypoglycemia, and time spent in hyperglycemia.
- Patients can track their glucose levels using color-coded apps that show red for lows, green for in-range, and yellow for high levels.
- Clinicians can use CGM data to identify patterns, address hypoglycemia first, target fasting blood sugars, and then focus on postprandial glucose levels for management.
- Managing hypoglycemia is crucial to prevent spikes in counterregulatory hormones that can stress the body, and patients are advised to opt for healthier snacks like bananas with peanut butter to control blood sugar levels effectively.
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Diabetes & Endocrinology, Pediatrics