Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Glucose Homeostasis: Regulation of Blood Glucose01:02

Glucose Homeostasis: Regulation of Blood Glucose

3.3K
Carbohydrates consumed through foods are converted into glucose, a crucial energy source for the body. In the prandial state, high blood glucose levels stimulate the secretion of insulin from the pancreas. Insulin inhibits hepatic glucose production and stimulates glucose uptake and metabolism by muscle and adipose tissue. The excess glucose is converted into glycogen and stored in the liver and muscles.
During fasting, when blood glucose levels are low, the pancreas secretes glucagon. it...
3.3K
Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure01:10

Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure

723
Accurate blood pressure assessment is crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions. To ensure the reliability of these measurements, healthcare professionals must adhere to standardized pre-procedural guidelines. These guidelines enhance patient safety and improve the overall quality of healthcare. The following steps are essential for obtaining accurate and consistent blood pressure readings, from using the appropriate tools to ensuring effective communication with the...
723
Pulse rhythm01:30

Pulse rhythm

1.1K
Pulse rhythm refers to the pattern of pulsations within specific intervals, offering valuable insights into the regularity or irregularity of the heart's beats as observed through the pattern of pulsation within specific intervals. A regular pulse exhibits a consistent heart rate with uniform waveforms and pulsation force, variations of which can be classified as normal, weak, or bounding.
Conversely, an irregular pulse pattern is termed dysrhythmia, stemming from disruptions in cardiac...
1.1K
Hormones Regulating Blood Glucose01:16

Hormones Regulating Blood Glucose

5.8K
Insulin is released by beta cells of the pancreas when blood glucose levels are high. It facilitates glucose absorption and utilization in insulin-dependent cells with insulin receptors on their plasma membranes. Insulin promotes glucose uptake by increasing the number of glucose transport proteins in the cell membrane, allowing glucose to enter the cell. As a result, glucose utilization and ATP production are enhanced.
In addition to accelerating glucose uptake and utilization, insulin has...
5.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Development and validation of a plasma miRNA-CEA biomarker panel for early detection of lung cancer.

Cancer treatment and research communications·2026
Same author

Early and Mid-term Effects of Ankle and Hindfoot Arthrodesis on Quality of Life.

Foot & ankle orthopaedics·2026
Same author

Investigating the impact of key algorithm parameters and patient-specific factors on the accuracy of CT ventilation imaging.

Journal of applied clinical medical physics·2026
Same author

Improving human papillomavirus vaccine uptake in low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review of implementation and education strategies.

BMC global and public health·2026
Same author

Otologic Surgery Risk Prediction: Risk Analysis Index-Administrative Versus Modified Frailty Index-5.

The Laryngoscope·2026
Same author

ADHEAR in infants with Down syndrome and minimal hearing loss.

International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 29, 2025

Simple Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Freely Moving Mice
03:25

Simple Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Freely Moving Mice

Published on: February 24, 2023

7.0K

Differences in glucose level between right arm and left arm using continuous glucose monitors.

Nicole Kim1, Kevin Pham1, Allen Shek1

  • 1Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, USA.

Digital Health
|November 23, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) shows differences between arms. Glucose levels and time in target range varied significantly between the right and left arm, impacting diabetes management decisions.

Keywords:
Continuous glucose monitoringblood glucose self-monitoringbody compositiondiabetes mellitustime in range

More Related Videos

Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital
12:08

Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital

Published on: June 11, 2012

19.2K
Studying the Hypothalamic Insulin Signal to Peripheral Glucose Intolerance with a Continuous Drug Infusion System into the Mouse Brain
08:32

Studying the Hypothalamic Insulin Signal to Peripheral Glucose Intolerance with a Continuous Drug Infusion System into the Mouse Brain

Published on: January 4, 2018

10.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 29, 2025

Simple Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Freely Moving Mice
03:25

Simple Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Freely Moving Mice

Published on: February 24, 2023

7.0K
Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital
12:08

Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital

Published on: June 11, 2012

19.2K
Studying the Hypothalamic Insulin Signal to Peripheral Glucose Intolerance with a Continuous Drug Infusion System into the Mouse Brain
08:32

Studying the Hypothalamic Insulin Signal to Peripheral Glucose Intolerance with a Continuous Drug Infusion System into the Mouse Brain

Published on: January 4, 2018

10.6K

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Medical Device Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) uses a subcutaneous sensor to measure interstitial glucose.
  • Rotating sensor sites between arms is common practice to mitigate skin irritation.
  • Limited data exists on inter-arm glucose level discrepancies using CGM technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate inter-arm differences in glucose readings obtained from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
  • To compare mean glucose levels and time in target range between the right and left arms during CGM use.

Main Methods:

  • Ten participants (5 right-handed, 5 left-handed) wore a FreeStyle Libre Pro CGM sensor on each arm for up to 14 days.
  • Body composition analysis (muscle mass, body fat) was performed.
  • Time-matched glucose data, excluding the initial 12 hours, was analyzed for mean glucose and time in target range (70-180 mg/dL).

Main Results:

  • A total of 9830 paired glucose readings were analyzed.
  • Mean glucose levels showed a statistically significant difference between the right (89.1 mg/dL) and left (85.3 mg/dL) arms (P < 0.001).
  • Time out of target range was significantly higher in the left arm (18.5%) compared to the right arm (12.7%) (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Statistically significant differences in CGM readings exist between the right and left arms in adults.
  • Arm selection can influence time in target range metrics.
  • Arm dominance did not account for the observed inter-arm glucose level discordance.