Managed Healthcare Executive March 25, 2024
A new study finds that the use of continuous glucose monitoring helps reduce complications from type 1 diabetes, lowering the risk of developing or progressing diabetic retinopathy.
The use of continuous glucose monitoring by patients with type 1 diabetes was associated with lower odds of developing diabetic retinopathy, according to a study recently published in the JAMA Network Open.
Diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels in the retina and can cause vision loss and blindness. The condition can develop in both patients who have type 1 diabetes or type diabetes.
The use of continuous glucose monitoring — devices to automatically estimate blood glucose levels to provide real-time updates throughout the day — has risen. One study, published in January 2024,...
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