By Amy Zheng Diabetes Educator
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) has revolutionized diabetes management by providing real-time insights into glucose levels and trends. My interest in CGM stems from its transformative potential to empower individuals living with diabetes, enabling them to achieve better glycaemic control and ultimately improve their quality of life.
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CGM devices continuously track glucose levels throughout the day and night, offering immediate feedback to both patients and healthcare providers. Unlike traditional finger-prick blood glucose tests, which offer a single data point, CGM systems provide a comprehensive picture of glucose fluctuations. This continuous data stream allows for more accurate and timely adjustments to diet, exercise, and medication, reducing the risk of both hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels).
One of the key benefits of CGM is its ability to help individuals understand how their lifestyle choices impact their glucose levels. For instance, users can see in real-time how specific foods, physical activities, and stressors affect their blood sugar. This awareness fosters better decision-making and encourages adherence to diabetes management plans. Moreover, CGM alerts patients to impending glucose highs and lows, allowing for prompt intervention and preventing severe hypo- or hyperglycemic episodes.
As a Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE), I am passionate about helping patients harness the full potential of CGM by providing education and support. I work closely with clients to interpret their glucose patterns, identify trends, and develop personalised strategies to maintain target glucose ranges. This includes adjusting client medications/insulin doses with their GPs, optimizing meal plans, and planning physical activities.
My interest in CGM is driven by its capacity to revolutionize diabetes management. Through education, personalised support, and the integration of advanced technology, I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve better glucose control, reduce complications, and lead healthier lives.
If you would like to make an appointment with Amy, please call 9987-2226 and speak to our friendly staff for assistance.
Amy Zheng is an independent Allied Health Professional who operates her own medical business model within The Madison Medical Practice Hornsby.
