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Pediatric Diabetes: CGM, Insulin Pumps, and Closed-Loop Systems
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Case Description
Managing diabetes in children requires tools that balance effective glucose control with a child’s active lifestyle. Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) provides real-time insights, helping parents and healthcare teams respond quickly to fluctuations. Insulin pumps offer flexibility and precision,...
Case Summary
- Different methods exist for plasma glucose monitoring, including self-monitoring, HbA1c testing, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). While HbA1c is a reliable marker for overall glucose control, it has limitations such as inaccuracy in certain conditions, inability to detect hypoglycemia, and failure to capture glucose variability.
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Dr. Dhanya Soodhana
Senior Specialist, Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Aster MIMS, Calicut, KeralaDisclosures
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