Differences in Glucose Readings Between Right Arm and Left Arm Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices are used for evaluating real-time glucose levels to optimize diabetes management. There is limited information, however, on whether readings differ when a device is placed on the right versus the left arm. This study evaluated the mean difference in glucose levels between the right and left arm and the effect of unilateral arm exercise on this difference. The effect of an intermittent fasting diet on body fat percentage was also evaluated.

Research design and methods

In a prospective trial, 46 adult volunteers self-selected into the intermittent fasting (IF; N = 23) or free-living (FL; N = 23) diet group and were randomized into a unilateral arm exercise group. Volunteers had CGM sensors placed simultaneousl

SUBMITTER: Kawakatsu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9445346 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature