Continuous Glucose Monitoring

It goes without saying an accurate non-invasive (optical) glucose measurement would have a stunning impact on improving diabetic’s lives and reducing the World’s healthcare costs - Allan Stephan

Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Continuous Glucose Monitoring

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Modern Life Without a Pancreas

My hiking shoes were just laced up when there was a frantic vibrating in my pocket. I reached inside, took out the iPod-sized medical device and checked the screen. Up at the top, where my blood glucose would normally read, was a series of glowing question marks. Great.

It had been over a week since I’d inserted my last continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor and it had started acting up earlier that morning, with missed readings. Each of these disposable sensors lasts for about a week, transmitting the number representing my blood sugar level in real time to a small handheld receiver. It figured that just as I was about to head out on a Saturday morning hike with my husband and…

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 Modern Life Without a Pancreas

The technology that helps people manage diabetes has gotten so good that patients sometimes feel trapped without it.

Best continuous glucose monitors

If you're considering switching to a continuous glucose monitor, try one of these.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices Comparison

Choosing a Continuous Glucose Monitor is a big decision. Here we breakdown the top CGMs, their manufacturers, and features so you can select the right CGM to fit your lifestyle.

Dexcom

With the Dexcom G5™ Mobile app, you’ll have the world’s first continuous glucose monitoring system on your smart device. You can view your real-time glucose data and trends right on your phone and share your data with loved ones and caregivers.

Eversense

Eversense is the first and only long-term implantable CGM with a sensor that lasts up to 90 days AND has a removable transmitter.

FreeStyle Libre

Diabetes is complex enough. Monitoring your diabetes shouldn’t be.

GlySens

GlySens Incorporated is a privately held corporation devoted to developing the world’s first truly long term continuous glucose monitoring system, intended to dramatically improve the lives of people with diabetes. The GlySens fully implanted sensor—demonstrated up to 18 month lifetime in preclinical testing—wirelessly links to a convenient external receiver,

Guardian

Medtronic is the only company that offers standalone CGM and sensor-integrated pump therapy, which streamlines the process for optimal customer experience. Other CGM companies do not offer an integrated system, requiring an insulin pump from a different company.

January AI

Wearing a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) and Heart Rate Monitor, our advanced AI will give you personalized advice on how to stay in check.

Levels

Levels tracks your blood glucose in real time, so you can maximize your diet and exercise.

Nutrisense

The glucose sensor is easy and pain-free to apply.

The Nightscout Foundation

The Nightscout Foundation exists to encourage and support the creation of open source technology projects that enhance the lives of people with Type 1 Diabetes and those who love them. This includes fundraising, advocacy, and direct software and hardware development.

CGM in the Cloud

CGM in the Cloud is a group for those to share their experiences with open source solutions to send data from the Dexcom G4 to the cloud so that it can be accessed anywhere...so our kids/friends/parents can be monitored while they are in another room, in another state, at a play date, sleepover, sports activity, or even at school.

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