Efficacy of continuous glucose monitoring in lowering HbA1c

 

Edwin J George^1*, Venma Mampilly², Hashik P Mohammed³

 

 

Abstract              HbA1c is a diagnostic indicator in determining the prognostic character of glycemic control in diabetic patients with less intra –individual variability. It helps in assessment of the probability of vascular complications of diabetes mellitus. Continuous glucose monitoring is a new modality that provides 24 hours glucose values, direction of change and its rate of change. It displays the influence of day and night, lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise upon blood glucose levels, thereby helps clinicians in management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Despite of its numerous, unattainable merits in comparisons to other diagnostic measures, acquaintance with the device is still at its initial stage. CGM reports are 24 hours based and their data gives more clarity and accuracy in determining the personalised glycemic pattern, and thereby customising the treatment. This is a prospective study done to assess the efficacy of CGM using Free style libro pro CGM device. 100 patients were enrolled during the study period of two weeks, with Hba1C above 7.5 as entry value. It showed the efficacy of CGM in controlling. Nocturnal hypoglycaemia and how it could help patients in the formation of healthy lifestyle

Key Words: Amala, CGM, DM, efficacy, libro pro.