In this third part on blood glucose meters and glucose sensors, the use of continuous glucose monitoring and ‘flash’ glucose monitoring in diabetes mellitus type 2 is discussed.
Are continuous glucose monitoring and flash glucose monitoring effective for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes with insulin use? Is there also a place for these techniques in type 2 diabetes without insulin use?
Effectiveness of monitoring with blood glucose meters, continuous glucose measurements and ‘flash’ glucose measurements
Ge-Bu Location determination
What is the position of the Ge-Bu?
• The number of randomized studies into the effectiveness of continuous glucose measurement and ‘flash’ glucose measurement compared to conventional measurement with blood glucose meters in type 2 diabetes is very limited. Most studies have been done in patients with type 2 diabetes who use insulin.
• In a recent meta-analysis of eleven randomized trials comparing continuous and flash glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetes with conventional self-glucose monitoring, a small statistically significant improvement in HbA1c and time within required glucose levels was found.
• For type 2 diabetes patients on insulin, continuous glucose monitoring and flash glucose monitoring appear to be an effective tool for glycemic control.
• When choosing continuous glucose measurement and flash glucose measurement, factors such as costs, frequency of blood samples for glucose determination and greater ease of use play an important role.
• For type 2 diabetes patients without insulin, the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring and flash glucose monitoring for glycemic control have not been demonstrated.
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