Monitoring Blood Glucose

• What is the cornerstone of diabetes management?

  Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)
• What is the purpose of point-of-care (POC) testing in diabetes management?

  It allows for bedside fingerstick testing
• How does SMBG help patients manage their diabetes?

  It aids in real-time decisions about diet and exercise
• What complications can SMBG help prevent?

  Episodic hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
• What does Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) use to track glucose levels?

  A sensor under the skin
• What benefits does CGM provide to users?

  Trends and alerts for highs and lows
• Who can benefit from Continuous Glucose Monitoring?

  Type 1 and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetics
• How does CGM reduce the risk of severe hypoglycemia?

  By providing continuous glucose level tracking