CDCES CDCES Diabetes Technology and Devices

Question 1

What does CGM stand for in diabetes management?

Accepted Answer

Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Answer

Calibrated Glucometer Measurement

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Controlled Glycemic Management

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Centralized Glucose Mapping

Question 2

What is the typical lag time between blood glucose and interstitial glucose readings on a CGM device?

Accepted Answer

5–15 minutes

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0–1 minute

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30–60 minutes

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2–4 hours

Question 3

Which CGM metric best reflects overall glycemic control over a given time period, analogous to A1C but derived from CGM data?

Accepted Answer

Glucose management indicator (GMI)

Answer

Time in range (TIR)

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Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)

Answer

Standard deviation of glucose

Question 4

What is the ADA-recommended target for 'Time in Range' (70–180 mg/dL) for most adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 70%

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Greater than 50%

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Greater than 85%

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Greater than 95%

Question 5

When educating a patient new to CGM, which instruction is most important regarding sensor calibration for devices that require it?

Accepted Answer

Use fingerstick blood glucose values during stable glucose periods for calibration

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Calibrate only when the glucose arrow is pointing up

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Calibrate during periods of rapid glucose change for accuracy

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Calibrate immediately after eating a meal

Question 6

Which condition can falsely lower CGM sensor glucose readings in some older-generation devices?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) ingestion

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High ambient temperature

Answer

Vitamin D supplementation

Answer

High altitude