Health monitoring Trends

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is a device that automatically tracks blood glucose levels throughout the day and night, giving insights into where glucose levels were, where they are, and where they are headed. CGM systems use a tiny sensor inserted under the skin on the abdomen or arm that tracks glucose levels every few minutes. It is approved for use by adults and children with a prescription and is recommended for patients on intensive insulin therapy. The average starting cost for a CGM system is around $1,000, and Medicare covers it through the durable medical equipment benefit. The major limitation of CGM is the measurement of interstitial glucose levels rather than real-time blood glucose levels, which causes a delay in treatment for hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in patients.