There are two most commonly used solutions to track blood glucose levels:

  • Glucometers
  • Continuous Glucose Monitors, CGMs

The most traditional method of the two is with the use of glucometers AKA the finger-prick method. 

-Blood made in contact with a testing strip, and the blood glucose is displayed on the glucometer. This reading helps gage the amount of glucose to inject.  [11]

-this is inconvenient with multiple tests  a day and is expensive due to the equipment [13]

-Blood must be taken during times of exercise, meals, sleep, etc. any time blood glucose can change greatly [12]. 

 

CGM

As the name implies, the CGM tracks the diabetics’ blood glucose levels continuously throughout the day to get the most accurate reading. 

CGMs contain a sensor that is inserted into the fatty portion of the skin that collects data and the transmitter that sends data wirelessly to apps [14]. 

 

CGMs are highly popular as diabetics have more freedom in completing and enjoying everyday tasks