Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Continuous glucose monitoring tested in diabetic cats
By Ristic, Jelena M E et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2005·Axiom Veterinary Laboratories, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of a continuous glucose monitoring system in cats with diabetes mellitus.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 14 cats with diabetes were tested using a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) that tracks glucose levels in real-time through a small sensor placed under the skin. The cats adjusted well to the device, and it provided accurate glucose readings that matched closely with traditional blood tests. This method is less invasive than regular blood draws and helps monitor how well insulin therapy is working over time. Overall, the CGMS could be a helpful tool for managing diabetes in cats, making it easier for owners and vets to keep track of their pet's glucose levels.
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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 PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15922222/