In the article linked here, Thomas Schermerhorn, VMD, DACVIM, and Jose Estrada, DVM, MS, share the pros and cons of using CGM systems, how to attach them and the importance of educating clients about results. The article includes instructional photos that will help explain CGM use with clients.
Source: Clinician’s Brief, June 2025. Link. The CGM most commonly used in veterinary medicine uses a sensor with a subcutaneous filament that contains enzyme-mediated glucose-sensing technology to detect glucose in the interstitial fluid. The wireless sensor communicates with a receiver to provide data that would be difficult to obtain via conventional glucose-measuring methods.
INSIGHTS: Continuous glucose monitoring systems have been used in cats and dogs for more than 20 years. Today’s CGM systems do not require expensive equipment or calibration, are easy to fit and reliable, and can provide up to 14 days of data for analysis <Link>.
Image from article.
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