For patients with diabetes, use of glucose monitors depends on how they get them

For patients with diabetes, use of glucose monitors depends on how they get them

Researchers find patients are more likely to continue using them if they get them from medical equipment suppliers rather than pharmacies. Dr. Arti Masturzo of CCS talks about the study.

At the Advanced Technologies and Treatments in Diabetes (ATTD) Congress, held on March 21, Professor Chantal Mathieu, President of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), highlighted the urgent need to establish safety and performance standards for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems in Europe. CGMs have revolutionized diabetes management thanks to innovation and new technologies, enabling more precise control of gluco…