Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 27, 2025

Simple Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Freely Moving Mice
Published on: February 24, 2023
Empowering People with Diabetes: Role of Continuous Glucose Monitor Systems
1Associate Professor/Associate Director of Skills Education, Clinical Pharmacist, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA; Lake County Health Department, Highland Park, IL, USA.
Abstract:
Continuous glucose monitoring in a person with diabetes who is embracing lifestyle changes can be greatly impactful in numerous ways. There are many factors that have been identified to affect blood glucose, and for someone who may be implementing the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, their blood sugar may require closer monitoring. Lifestyle medicine interventions may lead to improved glucose levels or even remission. The continuous glucose monitor allows people to see glucose levels, trends, and how rapidly their glucose levels are rising or dropping, empowering them to make connections with how they feel and how their actions are impacting their blood sugar, as well as giving information about how medications may need to be adjusted or deprescribed. CGM, when appropriately used, can help determine how to best manage diabetes, optimize outcomes, minimize risks, and empower the person and healthcare team.
Related Concept Videos
Pulse rhythm
Conversely, an irregular pulse pattern is termed dysrhythmia, stemming from disruptions in cardiac...
Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and individuals with...
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational
Diabetes: Management and Pharmacotherapy
Insulin remains the cornerstone of treatment for most patients with type 1 and many...
Glucose Homeostasis: Regulation of Blood Glucose
During fasting, when blood glucose levels are low, the pancreas secretes glucagon. it...
Hormones Regulating Blood Glucose
In addition to accelerating glucose uptake and utilization, insulin has...

