With all this talk about artificial pancreases (closed-loop systems) and CGM, it’s time to take a poll. I just read an article about a CGM study in kids ages 4 to 9. This is an important study, because this age group might really benefit from CGM. Unfortunately the results showed that only 19% of those using CGM lowered their A1C by 0.5%. However, this could be directly related to the fact that the insulin dose guidelines study parents followed were developed to avoid severe hypoglycemia.
I am not including the link to the article here, because it is accessible in member-only databases. If you want to see the abstract for the research article, click here.
I really thought CGM would be a wonderful tool for parents who have been getting up or staying up to check overnight blood glucose levels. Are we finding it’s just not accurate enough to rely on yet? What else are we finding about CGM – is it helpful? Is it extra work?
Parents of kids with type 1 diabetes: what are your thoughts on CGM?
Others who are or are not using CGM at this point: what are your thoughts/impressions?