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Diabetes Crisis? How CGMs Can Help Detect Issues Sooner

by Dr. Leena M on Mar 21 2025 11:05 AM
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Managing DKA requires frequent glucose checks, but CGMs may reduce ICU stays.

Diabetes Crisis? How CGMs Can Help Detect Issues Sooner
Imagine a world where diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) management no longer requires constant finger pricks or ICU admissions. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) offer real-time tracking, promising a safer and more efficient approach. Could this technology be the key to revolutionizing DKA treatment? (1 Trusted Source
Analytical Accuracy of a Continuous Glucose Monitor in Adult Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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Why Accurate Glucose Monitoring Matters in DKA(Diabetic ketoacidosis)

Regular point-of-care blood glucose (POCBG) monitoring is necessary for the management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which frequently necessitates intensive care unit (ICU) admission and entails significant expenses. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) could improve DKA care by reducing resource use and identifying hypoglycemia episodes earlier than hourly POCBG measures. However, there is little evidence to support the accuracy of CGM in DKA.


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CGMs vs. Standard Blood Glucose Testing

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are highly accurate for adults with DKA, with 97% of readings aligning with standard blood tests. CGMs can detect low glucose levels earlier, potentially improving treatment response, reducing ICU admissions, and minimizing the need for frequent fingerstick tests.


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Future of CGMs in Diabetic ketoacidosis management

CGM help catch missed chances for earlier treatment in DKA patients. Future studies can explore how CGM-guided care improves patient outcomes, experience, and hospital resource use.

Reference:
  1. Analytical Accuracy of a Continuous Glucose Monitor in Adult Diabetic Ketoacidosis - (https://www.chestcc.org/article/S2949-7884(24)00063-7/fulltext)

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