Pharmacy Times November 12, 2021
Katie Cook, PharmD Candidate , Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP, Founder & CEO, STACK

For patients with diabetes, continuous glucose monitoring offers the opportunity for to lessen the burden of traditional finger sticks.

What is Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System?

CGM is a device capable of constantly evaluating interstitial glucose levels, acquiring and compiling the data for real-time and future use. The transmitter itself is normally only a few inches in size and has a small filament that is inserted into the skin.

It is placed on the upper arm or stomach and is left in place for several weeks at a time. In addition to the transmitter, a monitor is also part of the system and should be carried near the patient to record the data for long-term storage. Once placed, a patient’s...

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