Oct. 17, 2020

As the spouse of an adult who has type 1 diabetes, I know the value of using a CGM. Just using the device gives her a sense of security and has increased her TIR immensely. However, with this technology there is an increased sense of responsibility, and there is never a time when she is not “in the know” and required to do something about it. These same feelings are often shared by children with type 1, and they have the added burden of a parent watching over them. This can become overwhelming when you add in the long future that they have with this constant “report card.”

This week one of our interns, Nour Salhab, has a great article on how best to optimize CGM use in young children while avoiding burnout.

 

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Dave Joffe

Editor-in-chief