Cgm

/ˌsiːdʒiːˈɛm/ noun

Definition

A wearable medical device that continuously monitors glucose levels in the blood of people with diabetes.

Etymology

Acronym for 'Continuous Glucose Monitor'; developed in the 1990s as technology advanced to make real-time blood monitoring possible.

Kelly Says

A CGM reads your blood sugar every few minutes and can alert you before it becomes dangerous—it's basically a tiny robotic nurse attached to your skin.

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