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. 2022 Dec 12;46(Suppl 1):S111–S127. doi: 10.2337/dc23-S007

Table 7.4.

Continuous glucose monitoring devices interfering substances

Medication Systems affected Effect
Acetaminophen
 >4 g/day Dexcom G6 Higher sensor readings than actual glucose
 Any dose Medtronic Guardian Higher sensor readings than actual glucose
Alcohol Medtronic Guardian Sensor readings may be higher than actual glucose
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), >500 mg/day FreeStyle Libre Higher sensor readings than actual glucose
Hydroxyurea Dexcom G6, Medtronic Guardian Higher sensor readings than actual glucose
Mannitol Senseonics Eversense Sensor bias within therapeutic concentration ranges
Tetracycline Senseonics Eversense Sensor bias within therapeutic concentration ranges