, the go-to weapon being aggressively promoted to patients is as small as a quarter and worn on the belly or arm.
Continuous glucose monitors are not cost-effective for Type 2 diabetes patients who do not use insulin, said Dr. Silvio Inzucchi, director of the Yale Diabetes Center. The crucial blood test doctors use, however, to monitor diabetes for people with Type 2 disease is called hemoglobin A1c, which measures average blood glucose levels over long periods of time. Neither finger-prick tests nor glucose monitors look at A1c. They can’t since this test involves a larger amount of blood and must be done in a lab.
The few studies — mostly small and paid for by device-makers — examining the impact of the monitors on patient’s health show conflicting results in loweringStill, Inzucchi said, the monitors have helped some of his patients who don’t require insulin — and don’t like to prick their fingers — change their diets and lower their glucose levels. Doctors said they’ve seen no proof that the readings get patients to make lasting changes in their diet and exercise routines.
lmfao according to who? how are you saying this without citing info
Which studies show this? I don't see any cited in the article or linked.
Bull shit.
from one journalist to another, do a study & try this article again later.
That’s bullshit
Ask Abbott Labs why so many people are allergic to the adhesive used on their sensors? Burns the skin right off your body. You report it and they say up to 80% of users have issues with the adhesive. Libre 2, new product, uses same adhesive.
I think reporters should have at least a basic medical degree before they're allowed to report on anything medical.
As a Type1, I can tell you it has made a HUGE difference.
SPOILER ALERT This is for Type 2 diabetics, which, well, no shit. It's delightful for us Type 1s!
Does it help with the racism side effects
So, same outcomes, without the pain?
Glucose monitors aren’t supposed to help diabetes patients...they just monitor blood sugar.
A monitor is just what it says it is so don't expect any miracles except you hope it works correctly