CGM
CGM
CGM (pronounced: see-gee-em), an acronym for Continuous Glucose Monitoring, is a method used to track glucose levels in the body in real time throughout the day and night.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /siː dʒiː em/
Etymology
The term CGM is an acronym derived from the words Continuous (uninterrupted in time), Glucose (a simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms), and Monitoring (observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time).
Definition
A CGM system measures glucose levels in the body at regular intervals throughout the day and night. It involves the use of a tiny sensor inserted under the skin that records blood sugar levels. These readings are sent to a device that displays the results in real time.
Related Terms
- Glucose: A simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
- Insulin: A hormone produced in the pancreas which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Diabetes: A disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
- Hypoglycemia: A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
- Hyperglycemia: A condition characterized by an excessively high level of glucose in the blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CGM
- Wikipedia's article - CGM
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