See Your Sugar in Real-Time: Who Should Get a CGM?

Diabetes management depends on how your blood sugars changes throughout the day.  When you use the traditional methods of finger-prick testing, you may often end up missing major events in your blood sugar profile. You don’t get a complete picture of how your blood sugars behave.  In contrast, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) provides real-time glucose data 24 hours a day, offering valuable insights into your body’s response to meals, activity, stress and medication.

A CGM device is nothing but a small and simple sensor that is placed under your skin to measure the blood sugar levels continuously. Then the readings can be transferred to a smartphone or receiver, helping individuals see their sugar trends instantly. Now, let us understand who exactly should consider using a CGM?

  1. People with Type 1 Diabetes

CGM is a game-changer for individuals living with Type 1 diabetes. It tracks glucose fluctuations throughout the day and night, issuing alerts for sudden highs or lows. This can help a patient with type 1 diabetes prevent dangerous hypoglycaemia. It also helps to improve overall glycaemic control. With continuous data, insulin doses can be adjusted more accurately. It can improve confidence in daily diabetes management.

  1. Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes on Insulin

People with Type 2 diabetes who take insulin injections can greatly benefit from CGM. We can understand how different meals, activities, and sleep patterns affect glucose levels. When you bring this information to doctors, you can be helped to make informed medication adjustments and personalise treatment plans.

  1. Those Experiencing Frequent Sugar Fluctuations

CGM can identify blood sugar highs and lows. We can detect the hidden patterns that a finger-prick test misses. It provides insights into the timing and cause of spikes or drops. It helps you and your doctor take early corrective action.

  1. Individuals Seeking Lifestyle-Based Prevention

We can understand how our body reacts to each and every food we eat. We can also understand the patterns occurring during physical activity. This awareness can promote healthier habits and support early intervention.

At Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, our doctors can guide you in selecting the most suitable CGM system and interpreting your data effectively. Seeing your sugar in real time isn’t just about technology—it’s about empowering you to take control of your health through informed, proactive management.

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