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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is increasingly adopted for diabetes management.
  • Existing evidence supports CGM's effectiveness, particularly for type 1 and insulin-treated type 2 diabetes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue that CGM accuracy is no longer a distinguishing feature among devices.
  • To advocate for prioritizing standardization, clinical outcomes, and sustainability for next-generation CGM devices.
  • To highlight the need for addressing access inequalities for impactful health technologies.

Main Methods:

  • This viewpoint synthesizes current evidence and market trends in CGM technology.
  • It analyzes the evolution of CGM device evaluation criteria.

Main Results:

  • Most available CGM devices meet or exceed acceptable accuracy thresholds.
  • Accuracy is no longer a primary differentiating factor between competing CGM systems.

Conclusions:

  • The focus for CGM development and implementation should shift from accuracy to standardization, clinical outcomes, and sustainability.
  • Addressing disparities in access to advanced diabetes technologies is crucial for equitable care.