Continuous glucose monitor

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A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system is a medical or wellness device used to continuously track interstitial glucose levels in real time, replacing the need for periodic finger-stick blood draws. Tracking interstitial glucose is a valid way to monitor blood glucose due to their high correlation, despite a lag time in glucose levels between the interstitial space and the bloodstream. While historically reserved for clinical diabetes management, such as tracking by individuals with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, CGM systems are widely utilized by non-diabetic populations. These include individuals with metabolic conditions like prediabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), elite athletes optimizing endurance fueling, and health-conscious consumers tracking personalized dietary responses, weight management, and everyday metabolic fitness. The early generations of these systems typically consisted of a sensor patch (worn on the back of the upper arm or the side of the torso...

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