The Diacast: A Podcast About Diabetes

CGM and Glucose Meter Accuracy, Placement, and Hacking

Elizabeth Baker, Amy Steiner Season 2 Episode 23

Ever wondered how accurate your CGM and meter really are? Join Amy, Liz, DJ, and Paul as they discuss how accuracy is determined for blood glucose measurements, how CGM placement impacts readings, and how to restart different sensors. Plus what meters are the most accurate and other nifty tips.

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Reference Links

FDA reporting form: https://www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov/SRP2/en/Home.aspx?sid=9c514b5e-a059-4c6c-b3fd-2b3c4957e2d1

Flash Glucose Sensor Alternative Placement https://diabetesonthenet.com/diabetes-digest/accuracy-and-tolerability-of-alternative-sites-for-flash-placement/

Libre Placement on Alternate Sites https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357225781_Where_can_you_wear_your_libre_Using_the_FreeStyle_Libre_Continuous_Glucose_Monitor_on_Alternative_Sites

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5444490/#:~:text=In 1987%2C the ADA suggested,30 and 400 mg%2FdL.&text=Today's CGMs allow frequent glucose,between 3 and 14 days

Measures of CGM and Glucose Meter Accuracy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6501529/

Discussion of International Organization for Standardization revised quality standards for blood glucose meters https://jdrf.org.uk/information-support/treatments-technologies/continuous-glucose-monitors/how-accurate-is-my-blood-glucose-monitor/

Investigation of Accuracy of 18 blood glucose monitors  https://www.diabetestechnology.org/surveillance.shtml

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