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Bringing CGM Into the Primary Care Visit: Practical Integration for Non-Specialists

Primary care physician reviewing continuous glucose monitoring data with a patient during a diabetes visit

Continuous glucose monitoring was once reserved for endocrinology clinics. Today, integrating CGM into primary care is essential as guidelines recommend earlier and broader use in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Yet many clinicians still feel unsure about how to interpret reports or fit CGM into a busy visit. …

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From A1C to TIR – Rethinking Glycemic Targets for Better Long‑Term Outcomes

A glucose meter reading 117 mg/dL placed over lab results showing Hemoglobin A1c and a Time in Range (TIR) chart with green, yellow, and red bars.

For decades, clinicians have relied on A1C as the primary benchmark for diabetes control. Yet many patients and providers now wonder: does a single quarterly number truly reflect daily glucose fluctuations and risks? As continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) becomes more accessible, the metric known as Time in Range (TIR) has …

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