Practical Application of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Clinical Practice: Case Studies.

Abstract

The prevalence of diabetes continues to rise exponentially and contributes significantly to morbidity, mortality, and health care resource utilization. Individuals with diabetes have adopted continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) as their preferred method for glucose measurement. Primary care clinicians should become proficient in utilizing this technology in their practices. This case-based article provides practical guidance in CGM interpretation allowing patients to become successful partners in diabetes self-management. Our approach to data interpretation and shared decision-making is applicable to all current CGM systems.