Demand for continuous glucose monitoring is strong in the United States, owing to an increase in diabetes cases

 

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is an easy and cost-effective way to measure information about your diabetic patient's changing blood sugar levels at any time-day or night-by monitoring your finger with your finger. High prevalence of diabetes is expected to boost demand for CGM. For instance, according to International Diabetes Federation’s IDF Diabetes Atlas 2019 Edition, the numbers of adults with diabetes in the U.S. was 31.0 million.

With today's use of CGM technology, small, disposable glucose-sensing (i.e, electrodermal) electrodes are implanted just below your skin (either in the arm or abdominal area). These electrodes contain a miniature computer chip that is connected to a blood-reading strip by a thin tube that's inserted through your finger or into a disposable cannula that's placed in your upper arm.

For most people with diabetes, a simple dip in their blood sugar usually indicates a low blood sugar reading. However, it's important to monitor your blood sugar level at all times, especially for those who have difficulty regulating their sugar level at night, when their blood sugar level may suddenly drop to dangerous levels. Continuous blood sugar monitoring can help you spot these sudden fluctuations and alert you to the potential danger they may pose, especially when your blood sugar drops dangerously low.

Continuous glucose monitoring is very easy to use and inexpensive. The CGM system is also portable, which means that you can take the device with you wherever you go-at work, at school, and even while traveling. The most commonly used CGM systems are those that are battery powered, but some diabetic patients prefer to use an electronic strip that needs to be replaced periodically. The benefits of continuous glucose monitoring are obvious: The most obvious benefit is the ability to monitor your blood sugar levels without having to constantly check them yourself. By using a CGM system, you are able to monitor your blood sugar level and alert you if you need to adjust your dosage or alter your diet plan, such as cutting down on your carbohydrate intake. In addition, CGM provides other benefits such as helping to keep track of your progress over time as well as providing the opportunity to improve your health or the overall health of your family.