FAQ: What is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)?
Overview:
This article provides an overview of what a CGM is, the types of CGMs that Levels supports, and how they are prescribed.
What is a continuous glucose monitor?
A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) measures glucose with a thread-like filament that sits under the skin. With a CGM, your blood glucose is measured based on interstitial glucose - which is the fluid between skin cells.
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices have traditionally been used to replace finger-prick blood glucose testing for detecting trends and tracking patterns in glucose levels in persons with diabetes. The systems are intended for single patient use and require a prescription.
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What type of CGMs does Levels support?
Learn which devices Levels supports here.
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