High-Tech Blood Sugar Monitors May Help People with Type 1 Diabetes From: Medical Design Technology - 01/25/2017 A continuous glucose monitor helps people with type 1 diabetes who need insulin shots every day manage their blood sugar levels safely, two new studies suggest. Also known as a CGM, the device constantly measures and reports a person's blood sugar levels. It does this via a thin wire sensor that's inserted underneath the skin, a transmitter worn on top of the skin, and a receiver (or smartphone) to gather the information. "The satisfaction [with CGMs] in our study was extremely high. CGMs have gotten smaller and more accurate. The benefits are greater and the hassles are less. It's worth it to carry around another device," says Dr. Roy Beck, executive director of the Jaeb Center for Health Research in Tampa, FL. Read the entire article at: https://www.mdtmag.com/news/2017/01/high-tech-blood-sugar-monitors-may-help-people-type-1-diabetes Links: JDRF http://www.jdrf.org Dexcom https://www.dexcom.com