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CONTINUOUS blood glucose monitoring
CGM systems are revolutionizing diabetes management by providing real-time glucose readings every few minutes. Unlike traditional fingerstick testing, CGM devices alert patients and healthcare providers to trends and dangerous glucose levels, supporting tight glycemic control. Nurses increasingly educate patients on CGM use, interpret trends for insulin adjustments, and integrate data into telehealth visits. With rising rates of Type 2 diabetes and the shift toward patient-centered care, CGMs empower individuals and reduce hospital admissions for hypo- or hyperglycemia.
how to use
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patient story
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Interactive case study
A Watchful Eye: Nursing and Wearable Health Tech
Help Mrs. Alvarez use her Continuous Glucose Monitor effectively.
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Intro
Meet Your Patient
You’re assigned to Mrs. Alvarez, a 62-year-old with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and mild neuropathy. She’s struggling to maintain her blood glucose within target range. Her A1C is 9.2%.
Mrs. Alvarez says: "I hate pricking my fingers. I just stop testing when my hands hurt too much."
Her endocrinologist prescribed a CGM to help her monitor trends and avoid hypoglycemia.