Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Type 1 Diabetics
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Summary
Continuous glucose monitoring is a technology that measures blood glucose levels frequently, primarily beneficial for type 1 diabetics. The article discusses the history of CGMs, their cost, and prescription requirements.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledContinuous glucose monitoring has been a thing for a while.
CGMs have been both expensive and prescription-only.
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