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> live glucose monitor As my endocrinologist put it, diabetes is a disease about decision making. Right now, there’s little evidence that a CGM actually helps
by paulcole 5y ago
> live glucose monitor
As my endocrinologist put it, diabetes is a disease about decision making.
Right now, there’s little evidence that a CGM actually helps Type 2 patients make better decisions. More information doesn’t lead to better decision making. Better decision making processes and changes to lifestyle lead to better decision making.
From 2020:
“Although continuous glucose monitoring may benefit patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, there is limited evidence that it offers similar benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes, regardless of whether they are taking insulin.”
“Until we have research supporting continuous glucose monitoring for patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those not receiving regular insulin injections, there are no patient-oriented benefits to justify its great expense and additional hassles for patients and physicians.”
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0601/p646.html https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0601/p646.html