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Comparing CGM and BGM in Adults Infographic

This study in adults with type 2 diabetes compares time in range and A1C outcomes between continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and blood glucose monitoring (BGM).

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Publication Date April 22, 2026
Content category
Guidelines & Research
CGM Basics
Clinical focus
Type 2 Diabetes

This resource is intended for educational purposes only for healthcare providers practicing in the United States. It does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for professional judgment or individualized patient care.

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Comparing CGM and BGM in Adults Infographic

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References

  1. Lind N, Christensen MB, Hansen DL, Nørgaard K. Comparing Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Blood Glucose Monitoring in Adults With Inadequately Controlled, Insulin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes (Steno2tech Study): A 12-Month, Single-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Care. 2024;47(5):881-889. doi:10.2337/dc23-2194
  2. Battelino T, Danne T, Bergenstal RM, et al. Clinical Targets for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data Interpretation: Recommendations From the International Consensus on Time in Range. Diabetes Care. 2019;42(8):1593-1603. doi:10.2337/dci19-0028 

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