Safety and Performance of Continuous Glucose Monitoring: An Overview.

Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) is the most burdensome condition for the healthcare systems worldwide. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a powerful tool in the management of diabetes that has helped patients with diabetes to achieve better glycemic control as compared to traditional systems. It helps reduce the frequency as well as the severity of hypoglycemia. Continuous glucose monitoring technology is an integral part of the 'artificial pancreas'. This review provides an overview of CGM technology and its applications.