Vol 50 No. 6
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Author(s):

Gary Kilov

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 50 No 6 - Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Publication date:

31 May 2024

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is increasingly being recognised as an effective tool for monitoring glucose levels to manage diabetes. As people living with diabetes (PwD) are mainly managed in primary care, the adoption of CGM in this setting is crucial in improving clinical outcomes. Despite the demonstrated advantages of CGM in PwD, the technology remains underutilised in primary care due to several factors, including insufficient resources, training, and clinical inertia. To help overcome these barriers, optimised systems are needed to assist the integration of CGM into the clinical workflow. This article provides guidance on the integration of CGM into the clinical workflow in the primary care setting. If done successfully, the integration of CGM will facilitate healthcare professionals in providing appropriate treatment and lifestyle modification guidance for PwD, thereby improving clinical outcomes.