![]() ![]() ![]() The current observational retrospective cohort non-interventional single-arm chart review study was carried out at three hospitals in the Taif region in KSA: Alhada Armed Forces hospital, Prince Mansour Military Hospital, and Prince Sultan Military hospital. Therefore, the rationale behind carrying out the current study was to assess the outcomes of the utilization and introduction of the flash glucose monitoring system on glycemic control as well as the DM events (hypoglycemia, HHS, DKA). They recommended the use of such technology and analyzed data by using the internationally recommended standardised CGM metrics. Hence, a panel of diabetes experts from the KSA published their consensus on using standardized reporting and TIR in the management of DM cases. The collection of the data has also been simplified to a quick scan of the sensor with the reader. ![]() The essence of the flash glucose monitoring system lies in its ability to generate and analyze the dense glucose data generated by the system in a user-friendly way. įreeStyle Libre TM flash glucose monitoring system (FGM), a new technology for generating continuous glucose data including estimated HBA1c, TIR, time below range (TBR), and time above range (TAR), was developed for facilitating technology access to diabetes management. Īt the end of the second decade of the third Mellinum, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) thought up and published its first endorsement for the term time-in-range (TIR) to guide those who are responsible for diabetes management as well as individuals with DM, achieve better control of the blood glucose level by the employment of the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Also, the prevalence of DM is escalating rapidly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), accompanied by the consequent over-exhaustion of the resources related to the healthcare system. Conclusion: The benefits of using the FreeStyle Libre TM flash glucose monitoring system are self-evident in reducing HbA1c and events due to hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.īy the year 2040, the worldwide prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is expected to be above 9.5%, with a total number of more than six hundred Million. Emergency room visits & hospital admissions due to diabetes complications 3 - 6 months before using the flash glucose monitoring system were 1.98 ± 0.81 versus 0.49 ± 0.50 in the last six months of the study (p-value < 0.001). Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state or diabetic ketoacidosis 3 - 6 months before using the flash glucose monitoring system was 7.40 ± 2.26 versus 0.49 ± 0.50 in the last six months of the study (p-value < 0.001). Severe hypoglycemia 3 - 6 months before using the flash glucose monitoring system was 9.56 ± 1.73 versus 0.52 ± 0.50 in the last six months of the study (p-value < 0.001). The average HbA1c before using the flash glucose monitoring system was 9.60% ± 1.44% and 3 months HbA1c after using the FreeStyle Libre TM flash glucose monitoring system was 8.70% + 1.45% for a difference of -0.90% ( p 65 years, (p-values < 0.001). Results: Data was analyzed from 1695 patients. Secondary outcome measures were frequency of severe hypoglycemia, admission to hospital or ER visit related to diabetes complications, and severe hyperglycemia (DKA or HHS). The primary outcome measure was the laboratory HbA1c level as well as reduction. Paper or electronic medical records were included for individuals of any age with diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes) managed with diet, insulin therapy, or/and oral antihyperglycemic medication and/or non-insulin injection therapy. Methods: a retrospective cohort chart review study was carried out at three centers in the Taif region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The study was approved by an accredited centralized institutional review board. Objectives: The study was to determine the impact of using the FreeStyle Libre TM flash glucose monitoring system on glycemic control and the rate of events due to diabetes in people with diabetes from different types and age groups. ![]()
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