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Hands On Webinar | Expanding CGM Use in your Clini ...
Expanding CGM Use in your Clinical Practice
Expanding CGM Use in your Clinical Practice
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In the "Hands-On Tips to Improve Diabetes Care" webinar, experts including Dr. Sarah Cote and Dr. Joe Aloi explored the integration of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) in clinical practice to enhance diabetes management. Moderated by Caroline Richardson, the session emphasized the transformative role of CGMs in providing real-time glucose data, which aids both patients and healthcare providers. This technology allows patients to see the immediate effects of dietary choices, activity levels, and daily routines on their glucose levels, leading to quicker adjustments and better management.<br /><br />Clinicians benefit from a more comprehensive view of glucose trends over time, facilitating precise discussions about control and treatment adjustments. For example, in a case discussion, the webinar highlighted how CGMs can reveal patterns, such as nocturnal hypoglycemia or postprandial spikes, which fingersticks may miss.<br /><br />The panel also advised on integrating CGMs into workflows, addressing billing, and setting up devices. They touched on coding for professional and personal CGM usage and discussed patient engagement strategies, emphasizing patients' empowerment through technology.<br /><br />For implementation, providers should consider CGM as a tool not only for insulin users but also for other patients managing diabetes, enhancing self-management and remote monitoring. The session concluded with practical questions about CGM usage, optimization, and patient experience, underscoring its cost-effectiveness and potential to improve life quality for diabetic patients. The recorded webinar provides a resource for those interested in deepening their understanding of CGM technology in diabetes care.
Keywords
Continuous Glucose Monitors
diabetes management
real-time glucose data
patient engagement
glucose trends
nocturnal hypoglycemia
postprandial spikes
self-management
remote monitoring
patient empowerment
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