The Occurrence and Management of Adverse Skin Events due to Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Abstract

The use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for blood glucose control is increasing and is effective in changing treatment methods and improving lifestyle by identifying problems in blood sugar patterns. However, adverse skin events are increasing due to the insertion of invasive tools or attachment of sensors to the skin for 14 days for intermittent CGM. These adverse events can be the reason for the discontinuation of CGM. Therefore, this paper aims to determine methods to identify and manage skin irritation and side effects caused by CGM accessories.