Effect of short-term use of a continuous glucose monitoring system with a real-time

The objective of this study was to examine whether setting the low glucose alarm of a Guardian® REAL-Time continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) to 80 mg/d

Authors:
Davey RJ, Jones TW, Fournier PA

Authors notes:
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology 2010;4:1457-64

Keywords:
short-term use, continuous glucose monitoring system, real-time glucose display, low glucose alarm, incidence and duration of hypoglycemia, home setting, type 1 diabetes mellitus

Abstract:
The objective of this study was to examine whether setting the low glucose alarm of a Guardian® REAL-Time continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) to 80 mg/dl for 3 days and providing instructions to users reduce the risk of hypoglycemia under free-living conditions in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).