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Kathryn Beardsall1

  • 1University Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Box 116 Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK; The Neonatal Unit, Rosie Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.

Early Human Development
|October 3, 2019
PubMed

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Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) reveals frequent, silent glucose issues in newborns, impacting outcomes. This technology shows promise for improving neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) glucose management.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia are prevalent in critically ill infants, linked to adverse outcomes.
  • Current glucose monitoring is infrequent, leading to management controversies.
  • Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is standard in adults/children for dysglycaemia management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role and potential of CGM in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
  • To assess glucose regulation insights provided by CGM in newborns.
  • To evaluate CGM's safety and efficacy in targeting glucose control in preterm infants.

Main Methods:

  • Application of CGM technology in neonatal populations.
  • Analysis of glucose variability and dysglycaemia patterns in newborns.
  • Review of ongoing clinical trials investigating CGM in preterm infants.

Main Results:

  • CGM demonstrates significant, often undetected, hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia in neonates.
  • Baseline CGM data is crucial for assessing glucose dysregulation's long-term impact.
  • Preliminary studies indicate CGM can be used safely to guide glucose control in preterm infants.

Conclusions:

  • CGM offers valuable insights into neonatal glucose regulation, identifying silent dysglycaemia.
  • Despite current technological limitations for NICU use, CGM holds significant future potential for neonatal care.
  • Ongoing research and technological advancements are expected to enhance CGM's role in managing infant glucose levels.

Keywords:
Continuous monitoringGlucoseHyperglycaemiaHypoglycaemiaIntensive careNeonatalPreterm

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