Real-time glucose monitoring a sweet-treat for type-1 and type-2 diabetes

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Continuous real-time monitoring of glucose levels could provide better glycemic control and lower rates of hypoglycemia for sufferers of type-1 and type-2 diabetes, according to international research. The study looked at 41,753 patients with insulin-treated diabetes who were self-monitoring their blood glucose levels. They found that using a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, which takes blood glucose readings every five minutes with sensors implanted under the skin, resulted in significantly lower blood sugar levels, and lower rates of emergency department visits or hospitalisations for low blood sugar. However, the study found no difference in the rate of emergency department visits or hospitalisations for high blood sugar levels.