Table 2.
Resources required for safe implementation of continuous glucose monitoring in the noncritical care hospital setting
| Engagement, training, and education of nursing personnel |
| Patient education regarding care of the device and how to respond to alarms for high or low BG |
| Purchase of equipment (eg, sensors, transmitters, receivers) |
| Expertise from healthcare professionals knowledgeable in this technology |
| Oversight and guidance for CGM use |
| Integration of CGM data with the hospital electronic medical record |
| Clarity of assigned responsibility for interpreting and acting on CGM data |
Abbreviation: CGM, continuous glucose monitoring
Source: Galindo RJ et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol, 2020; (14)4. © Diabetes Technology Society (24).