Short-Term Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices in the Multidisciplinary Active Diabetes Clinic

Authors: Wahid U, Weis A, Munjy L, Gill G*, De Vito R, Solomon A, Randhawa M, Somaiya C, Ha N, Phan A and De Coro A

DOI: 10.23880/doij-16000264

Volume 7, Issue 4

Abstract

The MemorialCare Medical Foundation ACTIVE Diabetes program aims to engage poorly controlled diabetic patients in the management of their chronic disease in order to reduce their risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications. This is done through a combination of medication management and lifestyle coaching. Newer technologies such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices have become commonly used in order to support patient engagement in diabetes management. In our practice, short term use of CGM devices have been shown to increase patients’ awareness of blood sugar trends which leads to improvements in lifestyle changes and medication adherence. Our team first observed this benefit in a case study where significant lifestyle changes were made while a patient was on a CGM for a short period of time. Short term use of CGM devices, if used appropriately, can lead to an improvement in A1C without an increase in medications.

Keywords: Continuous Glucose Monitors; Monitoring Devices; Life Style

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