A Belgian study shows that intermittently scanned CGMs (isCGM) can reduce episodes of hypoglycemia and diabetes-related hospital visits in people with type 1 diabetes which can improve or stabilize their quality of life.

In this study conducted by Pieter Gillard, MD, Ph.D., the assistant head of the clinic in the department of endocrinology at University Hospitals Leuven and associate professor at the University of Leuven and colleagues, they reviewed episodes of hypoglycemia, DKA and A1c levels and quality of life measures in a study of 1,913 adult patients with type 1 diabetes.

There were decreases noted in hypoglycemia, DKA, diabetes-related hospital visits, and work sick days. The “quality of life” measures were noted as “overall stable;” A1c levels did not appear to reflect any changes in study participants.

Users of isCGM rated the system as much more convenient than fingerstick glucose testing. Although A1c levels did not change, people using isCGM had greater satisfaction in managing their diabetes.

“Patients prefer to use isCGM compared to fingersticks” – Anne Peters, MD, Director, USC Clinical Diabetes Program

Using an “isCGM” can be helpful for clinicians, CDCES, nurses, and patients in reviewing BG levels stored within the isCGM device.

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Written by Catherine Cullinane RN, CDCES, our resident Tech Thursday Content Writer

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