The 2024 ADA Standards of Care recommend continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for all people with type 1 diabetes. CGM, along with certain insulins, can help people recognize, prevent, and treat hypoglycemia. Joanne Rinker, a board-certified advanced diabetes manager, highlighted these changes at a conference. Providers are encouraged to offer CGM to all adults on insulin, even if it’s basal insulin. Providers should assess CGM metrics at clinic visits, looking at trends in glucose levels and discussing potential adjustments with patients. Barriers to recommending CGM include time constraints, access gaps, cost, and patient willingness. The new recommendations emphasize the importance of CGM in managing hypoglycemia.
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Standards of Care encourages more people with diabetes to use CGM
