Increasing the low-glucose alarm of a continuous glucose monitoring system prevents exercise-induced hypoglycemia

The use of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMSs) with low-glucose alarms is advocated as a means to decrease the risk of hypoglycemia in type-1 Diabetes

Authors:
Iscoe, K. E.; Davey, R. J.; Fournier, P. A.

Authors notes:
Diabetes Care. 2011;34(6):e109

Keywords:
low-glucose, glucose monitoring, exercise-induced hypoglycemia, false alarm

Abstract:
The use of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMSs) with low-glucose alarms is advocated as a means to decrease the risk of hypoglycemia in type-1 Diabetes.