Dexcom: Continuous Glucose Monitoring by Krista Whitaker, BSN, RN, FNP-S https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3 Health Care Innovations: Learn how to continuously view what your blood sugar is on your smart phone en-us 2017-09-28 02:26:53 UTC 2025-12-23 23:43:15 UTC hello@padlet.com ksmith971 https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191918446 2017-09-28 02:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191918446 PROS ksmith971 https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191920913
  •  Fewer finger sticks
  • Shareable glucose data (including with your physician's office)
  • Real time high or low blood sugar alerts
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 
  • (Pandit, 2012)
    • ]]>     2017-09-28 03:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191920913     ksmith971 https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191921097 2017-09-28 03:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191921097 ksmith971 https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191921491 2017-09-28 03:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191921491 CONS: ksmith971 https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191921906
  • Sensor is somewhat bulky
  • Alerts loudly which is okay to wake you when you are low at night, but can be distracting to co-workers or classmates during the day
  • Adhesive does not last the full 7 days
    • ]]>     2017-09-28 03:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191921906     Summary: What is CGM? ksmith971 https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191924647 A sensor inserted under the skin detects glucose concentrations in the interstitial fluid by using glucose oxidase methodology. The data is then transmitted to the programmed receiver (Pandit, 2012).  CGM provides real time blood sugar readings directly to your smart phone for the patient to analyze and treat. ]]> 2017-09-28 03:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191924647 Need for a change ksmith971 https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191925595 Self monitoring blood glucose levels 4 times a day is cumbersome, painful, and an inconvenience to most.  Diabetic patients across the world are discovering how simple continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can be (Pandit, 2012).  

    Dexcom manufactures and distributes continuous glucose monitoring systems to help diabetic patients keep track of their blood sugar levels continuously using their smart phone or receiving device.  ]]>     2017-09-28 03:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191925595     References ksmith971 https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191926298 Pandit, K.  (2012).  Continuous glucose monitoring.  Indian Journal of    Endocrinology and Metabolism, 16, S263-266.  doi:  10.4103/2230- 8210.104056

    For more information, please visit the Dexcom homepage:]]>     2017-09-28 03:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191926298     Opinion ksmith971 https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191926611 Real time feedback allows patients to manage their diabetes more effectively.  Self monitoring blood glucose only allows for a snapshot of what the level is at that moment.  CGM shows the patient if their blood sugar levels are rising or falling, provides alerts when blood sugars are dangerously high or low, and allows data exporting to a personal computer or perhaps a physician's office (Pandit, 2012).  Patients willing to wear the device and who want to improve glycemic control should be prescribed a CGM system. ]]> 2017-09-28 04:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ksmith971/mc8doh7uq4t3/wish/191926611