Is there a role for using continuous glucose monitors for perioperative glucose monitoring in patients with diabetes?
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Endocrinology · Brigham And Womens Hospital Endocrinology
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Use of continuous glucose monitors is becoming more widely accepted for outpatients with diabetes to manage their glucose. Many hospitals now allow patients to continue to use their CGM when admitted, though most require some hospital monitoring as well. During the early phases of COVID, ICUs starting using CGM to help limit patient-staff contact.
From these experiences, it has become clear that CGM can offer an important role in management of inpatient hyperglycemia. Use in the perioperative per...
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