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How to initiate and support continuous glucose monitoring

Nicola Milne
Eligibility for the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), which includes both real-time and intermittently scanned devices, is increasing as national organisations such as NICE update their guidelines. This quick guide gives an overview of CGM for healthcare professionals working within primary care and signposts to further resources and reading.

Revised in August 2023 to reflect changes in CGM device availability and functionality.

Readers are directed to the PDF of this article.

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