They are the latest and the greatest on the market to help those with diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels. “Blood sugar levels are extremely important that we maintain those as close to normal as possible,” explains Clinical Diabetic Nurse Educator, Sharon Krispinsky of Lee Memorial Health System.

More doctors are prescribing glucose sensors. The disposable sensor is placed just under the skin. Blood sugar readings are then measured several times a day and sent to a wireless receiver. An alarm will sound if it detects sugars are too high or too low. “The research indicates the patients who run elevated blood sugars are at higher risk of developing diabetes complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease, just to name a few,” says Krispinsky.

This also allows people with diabetes to focus on other issues. “Being compliant with medications, checking your blood sugars at home, writing them down in a log book to take to your physician, so your physician can adequately adjust your medications, attending outpatient diabetes classes so you understand how to follow your meal plan and exercise,” adds Krispinsky.

These glucose sensors can be used by both type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients.