Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
Continuous, near-painless glucose tracking through the day and night with a small sensor, so treatment can be adjusted to your real glucose pattern.
About this treatment
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) uses a small sensor placed just under the skin of the arm or abdomen, which measures tissue glucose every few minutes and records it automatically. Unlike a fingerstick test, which shows only a single moment, CGM reveals the full pattern of glucose swings across the day and night, including overnight hours and the period after meals.
At Dialine, the decision to use CGM follows an assessment of your diabetes status and treatment goals. A sensor typically stays active for 10 to 14 days, and the data is viewed through a companion app. The care team reviews the report and uses it to fine-tune medication, nutrition, or your daily routine with more precision than a single glucose reading allows.
CGM is especially valuable for patients with significant glucose swings, silent hypoglycemia, hard-to-control diabetes, or diabetes during pregnancy. It does not replace follow-up visits; it is a tool that sharpens the decisions made as part of your overall diabetes management plan.
Your treatment path at Dialine
- 1Under-the-skin sensor placement, no surgery required
- 2Continuous tissue glucose recording every few minutes
- 3Data review through a companion app
- 4Report interpretation by the care team
- 5Treatment plan adjustment based on the real trend
Frequently asked questions
Does sensor placement hurt?
Placement takes a few seconds with a dedicated applicator. Most people feel only mild pressure, not significant pain.
How long does a sensor last?
Depending on the type, a sensor typically stays active for 10 to 14 days before it needs to be replaced.
Can I shower or exercise with it?
Yes, most CGM sensors are water resistant and designed for daily activity. Specific guidance is given at the placement visit.
Does CGM replace fingerstick testing?
In many cases yes, but for some clinical situations the care team may still recommend confirmatory fingerstick tests.
How is my CGM data actually used?
The glucose trend report is reviewed at your follow-up visit and used as the basis for adjusting medication, nutrition, and lifestyle.
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