Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

This topic is an introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitoring, the different types of CGM devices available and their use in people living with diabetes.

Depending on your chosen CDEP level, this topic aims to support you:

Be aware of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and who is eligible to use it. Be aware of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and who is eligible to use it. 1
Be able to support people with diabetes manage their glucose levels while using CGM. Be able to support people with diabetes manage their glucose levels while using CGM. 2
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of CGM. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of CGM. 3
Be able to give advice to people with diabetes in relation to their CGM data. Be able to give advice to people with diabetes in relation to their CGM data. 4
Identify when CGM should be used with caution or discontinued and troubleshoot issues. Identify when CGM should be used with caution or discontinued and troubleshoot issues. 5