CASE DISCUSSION
Pediatric Diabetes: CGM, Insulin Pumps, and Closed-Loop Systems
Presented by Dr. Dhanya SoodhanaViews
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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.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Dhanya Soodhana
Senior Specialist, Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Aster MIMS, Calicut, KeralaDr. Dhanya Soodhana is a Senior Specialist in Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology at Aster MIMS. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of hormonal and metabolic disorders in children and adolescents, including diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid diseases, obesity, and pubertal concerns. Dr. Dhanya is known for her patient-centric and evidence-based approach to pediatric endocrine care. Her clinical interests also include childhood obesity, adolescent health, and long-term endocrine management in growing children.
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