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Review
. 2017 May;19(S2):S51-S54.
doi: 10.1089/dia.2017.0050.

Clinical Implications of Accuracy Measurements of Continuous Glucose Sensors

Timothy S Bailey  1
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Clinical Implications of Accuracy Measurements of Continuous Glucose Sensors

Timothy S Bailey. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2017 May.

Abstract

The accuracy of a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) now supports its use by persons with diabetes and clinicians caring for them. This article reviews measures of CGM accuracy, factors contributing to accuracy, comparative accuracy assessment, clinical implications of CGM sensor accuracy, and recent clinical trials that have demonstrated the utility of CGMs.

Keywords: Continuous glucose monitoring; Continuous home monitoring; Self-monitoring of blood glucose; Sensors.

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Conflict of interest statement

Research Support: Abbott, Ambra, Ascensia, BD, Boehringer Ingelheim, Calibra, Companion Medical, Dexcom, Elcelyx, Glysens, Janssen, Lexicon, Lilly, Medtronic, Novo Nordisk, sanofi, Senseonics, Versartis, Xeris.

Consulting Honoraria: Astra Zeneca, Bayer, BD, Calibra, Lilly, Medtronic, Novo Nordisk, sanofi.

Speaking Honoraria: Abbott, Insulet, Medtronic, Lilly, Novo Nordisk, sanofi.

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