CGM
Continuous glucose monitor
CGM stands for continuous glucose monitor, a device worn on the body that tracks blood sugar levels in real time.
A small sensor inserted under the skin measures glucose in interstitial fluid and transmits readings to a receiver or smartphone.
CGMs have transformed diabetes management by replacing frequent finger pricks with constant data: My CGM alerts me when my glucose is dropping.
Input-detecting device
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
Bluetooth · wireless · real-time · data · readings · alerts · accuracy · wearable
Primary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- interstitialRelating to small gaps
hypoglycemia · hyperglycemia · A1C · diabetic · type 2 · dosing · trending · spikes
One who watches over
- MedtronicHealthcare technology firm
- AbbottGlobal pharmaceutical surname brand
- G7Leading economies' summit group
- implantableCapable of bodily insertion
fingerstick · test strips · reader · scan · arrow · graph · display · notification
sensor
Input-detecting device
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
calibration · Bluetooth · wireless · real-time · data · readings · alerts · accuracy · wearable · patch
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
interstitial · hypoglycemia · hyperglycemia · A1C · diabetic · type 2 · dosing · trending · spikes · lows
Guardian
One who watches over
- MedtronicHealthcare technology firm
- AbbottGlobal pharmaceutical surname brand
- G7Leading economies' summit group
implantable · fingerstick · test strips · reader · scan · arrow · graph · display · notification · alarm
exercise
Activity for fitness
tracking · patterns · insights · diet · activity · logging · sharing · caregivers · follow · remote
CGMfingerstick
Skin puncture for blood
blood glucose meter · spot check · glucometer · test strips · A1C test