Diabetes Education Certification Diabetes Technology & Devices

Question 1

What does CGM stand for in diabetes management technology?

Accepted Answer

Continuous Glucose Monitor

Answer

CGM stands for Continuous Glucose Monitor, a device that tracks interstitial glucose levels in real time throughout the day and night.

Question 2

What is the typical warm-up (initialization) period for most implantable or sensor-based CGM devices?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

Most CGM sensors require approximately a 2-hour warm-up period after insertion before providing accurate glucose readings.

Question 3

Which setting on an insulin pump delivers a constant baseline amount of insulin throughout the day?

Accepted Answer

Basal rate

Answer

The basal rate on an insulin pump delivers a steady, pre-programmed amount of insulin continuously to manage background glucose levels.

Question 4

What is a 'time in range' (TIR) target recommended for most adults with diabetes using CGM?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 70%

Answer

The International Consensus on Time in Range recommends that most adults with diabetes spend greater than 70% of time with glucose between 70–180 mg/dL.

Question 5

Which feature of a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system automatically adjusts insulin delivery?

Accepted Answer

Algorithm that responds to CGM readings

Answer

A hybrid closed-loop system uses an algorithm that continuously reads CGM data and automatically adjusts basal insulin delivery to maintain target glucose levels.

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Diabetes Education Certification Diabetes Technology & Devices