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 |