Continuous Glucose Monitoring Proven to Work for Adult DiabeticsContinuous Glucose Monitoring Proven to Work for Adult Diabetics

During the life of the 26-week study, adults (defined as those 25 and over) using continuous glucose monitors saw their blood glucose levels drop by an average of 0.5%, reports the Wall Street Journal. However, adults in the study who used traditional blood meters saw their blood glucose levels rise slightly during that time. If blood glucose levels drop 1%, that reduces the chance of future complications from diabetes by 40%.The same effect was not observed in children, because they were not as compliant about wearing their continuous monitoring devices.