We have recently entered a new era in diabetes management. Although you are probably monitoring your blood glucose with many finger checks each day - these are just single moments in time and do not provide information about falling or rising glucose levels.
Real time continuous monitoring is achieved by wearing a small sensor in the abdomen (similar to a pump site). This sensor is reading the changes in glucose level in the interstitial fluid. The sensor sends these readings every 5 minutes to a receiver. The receiver will show a small graph - this shows a trend over the last 1-24 hours and gives a very clear indication of dropping or rising glucose levels.
CGMS systems are currently being marketed or are in development by many medical companies worldwide. The ultimate goal is to have a system that is either permanently implanted (without needing to change sensor) or that is worn externally (non-invasive). IPNZ is searching for the very best available products for the NZ market and we do have some systems available for monthly rental.
Real time continuous monitoring is achieved by wearing a small sensor in the abdomen (similar to a pump site). This sensor is reading the changes in glucose level in the interstitial fluid. The sensor sends these readings every 5 minutes to a receiver. The receiver will show a small graph - this shows a trend over the last 1-24 hours and gives a very clear indication of dropping or rising glucose levels.
CGMS systems are currently being marketed or are in development by many medical companies worldwide. The ultimate goal is to have a system that is either permanently implanted (without needing to change sensor) or that is worn externally (non-invasive). IPNZ is searching for the very best available products for the NZ market and we do have some systems available for monthly rental.
