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<p>The key to maintaining stable diabetes control is managing blood sugar levels so they are not too high or too low. Generally, diabetic patients can know their blood sugar levels only by testing with specific devices. The frequency of testing varies for each individual, depending on the severity of symptoms and the doctor&#8217;s diagnosis. But today, diabetic patients can know their blood sugar levels through their smartphones.</p>
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<h4 style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #00826a;">CGM, a new technology, increases safety for diabetic patients</span><strong><span style="color: #00826a;"><br />
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<p style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #000000;">Is it true? That we can know blood sugar levels through a smartphone? Let&#8217;s find out together. First, let&#8217;s get to know the continuous glucose monitoring device, or CGM. CGM is a tool that measures blood sugar levels by using a sensor attached under the skin (subcutaneous), which measures sugar levels and sends the readings to a receiver. It continuously displays sugar values up to 288 readings per day.</span></p>
<h4 style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #00826a;">CGM is divided into 2 types:</span></h4>
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<li><strong><span style="color: #00826a;">Real-time continuous glucose monitoring system (RT-CGM)</span></strong> is a device that displays current sugar levels immediately on the screen. It allows observation of sugar level changes at all times, making diabetes care safer.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: #00826a;">Professional continuous glucose monitoring system</span></strong> is a continuous glucose monitoring device worn for 6 days, then removed to review past sugar data. This information is suitable for healthcare professionals to adjust treatment more effectively.</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong><em>&#8220;CGM can be used by all types of diabetic patients, those who want to control sugar levels within target ranges, people with hypoglycemia without warning symptoms, and it can be used for both children and adults.&#8221;</em></strong></span></p>
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<h4 style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #00826a;">How is CGM different from other glucose measurements?</span><strong><span style="color: #00826a;"><br />
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<p style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #000000;">The sugar values obtained from CGM are from interstitial fluid (Sensor Glucose-SG), which measures electrons and converts them into sugar values. It sends signals via Bluetooth every 5 minutes and displays results on a connected mobile phone. It shows the pattern and trend of sugar levels throughout the day. In contrast, fingerstick blood glucose measurement (SMBG) measures blood sugar from the fingertip (Blood Glucose-BG) and only provides sugar levels at the time of the test.</span></p>
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<h4 style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #00826a;">Do you still need to do fingerstick blood tests after using CGM?</span><strong><span style="color: #00826a;"><br />
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<p style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #000000;">CGM measures sugar from interstitial fluid to observe sugar patterns throughout the day. It is still necessary to perform fingerstick blood tests to ensure the accuracy of the results.</span></p>
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<h4 style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #00826a;">When can we do fingerstick tests to compare with CGM readings?</span><strong><span style="color: #00826a;"><br />
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<p style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #000000;">It is recommended to do fingerstick tests before each meal or before bedtime, as these are times when blood sugar from the fingertip and interstitial fluid sugar levels are most similar.</span></p>
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<h4 style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #00826a;">Know clearly the benefits of CGM</span></h4>
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<li>Alarm: When sugar levels are above or below the set target, the device immediately alerts the diabetic patient.</li>
<li>Predictive Alert: Can warn up to 60 minutes in advance when sugar levels rise or fall.</li>
<li>Remote Monitoring: Doctors and caregivers can access important data and monitor results anytime from internet-connected devices.</li>
<li>Carelink®: Important data is automatically stored and can generate reports in various formats.</li>
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<p>CGM devices can report results in real-time, alerting when sugar levels are above or below set values, helping to effectively control sugar levels. Real-time display also helps identify which foods cause blood sugar to rise, understand appropriate intake amounts, leading to safe and effective diabetes care.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #00826a;"><em>Thank you for the information from Medtronic (Thailand) Ltd.</em></span></strong></p>


How great would it be if we could monitor blood sugar levels 24 hours a day, especially for diabetic patients who have experienced hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, conditions that can be life-threatening.

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