Continuous Glucose Monitors A Guide for Primary Care Clinicians

Contents
Preface.......................................................................................................................ix
Acknowledgments......................................................................................................x
Chapter 1 History of CGMs..................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Technology .........................................................................................10
Chapter 3 Accuracy.............................................................................................17
Chapter 4 Data Interpretation and Ambulatory Glucose Profile .........................25
Chapter 5 OTC CGMs ........................................................................................32
Chapter 6 Prescription CGM Indications............................................................36
Chapter 7 Efficacy...............................................................................................39
Chapter 8 Billing and Coding .............................................................................46
Chapter 9 Adverse Effects and Interfering Substances.......................................52
Chapter 10 Adoption and Barriers........................................................................56
Chapter 11 Disparities...........................................................................................62
Chapter 12 Insurance Coverage Complexities......................................................64
Chapter 13 Privacy of CGM Data.........................................................................66
Chapter 14 AI + CGM ..........................................................................................70
Chapter 15 Fitness, Athletes, and CGMs..............................................................73
Chapter 16 Research on Psychiatric Effects of CGMs.........................................77
Chapter 17 Controversy ........................................................................................79
Chapter 18 Case Studies .......................................................................................81
Chapter 19 Future Directions................................................................................85
Index........................................................................................................................89

Biography

Laura Solano teaches genetics at A.T. Still University, USA. She graduated from the University of North Texas Health Sciences with a master’s in physician assistant studies. She has practiced faithfully in primary care for over a decade. In 2022, she graduated from A.T. Still University with a Doctorate in Medical Sciences and has published several research and education articles.