Farhan 2022 Flashcards
What is the continuous glucose monitoring device(CGM)?
It is a device that tracks glucose levels and is especially good for people with diabetes.
What is the patient rationale for CGM in this case?
The patient liked the CGM because it provided real time data and was more discrete. It didn’t require finger picking and overall encouraged more healthy life choices.
What is the target range mg/dL?
70-180 mg/dL but this was only achieved 13% of the time
What is the patient perspective box?
The participant didn’t like the idea of picking their finger multiple days and went off their intuition on how to manage their diet and lifestyle choices. With the CGM, it is better because it provides data as many times. It allows freedom, eating and relationship with blood sugar, exercise and blood sugar, patterns, know about warnings, and how habits affect blood sugar.
What is the learning points box?
- Can be used as a motivational tool to change lifestyle in glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes who are not in insulin therapy
- high levels of satisfaction and qol
- can prevent T2D in early stages to develop and long term complications
- broadening the use of CGM will have long lasting implications
