Is Continuous Glucose Monitoring Right for You? (A Patient Education Podcast)

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 3:24 a.m.

b'Overview:\\xa0Do you want more information on continuous glucose monitoring (also known as \\u201cCGM\\u201d) or wonder if continuous glucose monitoring can help you better manage your diabetes? Listen to this podcast hosted by two diabetes education specialists, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Patricia Montesinos, NP, as they discuss common questions from people with diabetes about continuous glucose monitoring. The pair will start by reviewing what CGM is, how it works, and describe the different types of CGM devices and how they are used. Then they will move on to discuss topics including the pros and cons of CGM, who qualifies for CGM, common questions about using CGM devices, and how to decide about which device might be right for you. Please note that information in this podcast is not meant to replace the guidance of your doctor or diabetes healthcare team. Please consult a medical professional regarding whether CGM is a good choice for you. Any device information, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 10/22/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. For more information, please visit:\\xa0https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/lilly-cgm-1 Guest:\\xa0Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES Patricia Hathway Montesinos, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES'