Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Continuous glucose monitoring tested in diabetic cats
By Ristic, Jelena ME et al.·Published in Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery·2005·Axiom Veterinary Laboratories, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8AH, UK, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of a continuous glucose monitoring system in cats with diabetes mellitus
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Plain-English summary
A group of 14 cats with diabetes were monitored using a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) that measures glucose levels under the skin. The cats adjusted well to the device, and it provided consistent readings that matched closely with traditional blood glucose tests. This method is less invasive and requires fewer blood draws, making it easier to track how well insulin therapy is working. Overall, the CGMS could be a helpful tool for managing diabetes in cats.
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Abstract
A continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) was evaluated in 14 cats with naturally occurring diabetes mellitus. The device measures interstitial fluid glucose continuously, by means of a sensor placed in the subcutaneous tissue. All cats tolerated the device well and a trace was obtained on 15/16 occasions. There was good correlation between the CGMS values and blood glucose concentration measured using a glucometer ( r=0.932, P<0.01). Limitations to the use of the CGMS are its working glucose range of 2.2–22.2 mmol/l (40–400 mg/dl) and the need for calibration with a blood glucose measurement at least every 12 h. When compared to a traditional blood glucose curve, the CGMS is minimally invasive, reduces the number of venepunctures necessary to assess the kinetics of insulin therapy in a patient and provides a truly continuous glucose curve.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfms.2004.07.006