Victor L. Roberts, MD, has served as the president, chief executive officer, and founding partner of Endocrine Associates of Florida, PA, in Lake Mary since establishing the business in 1988. Over the course of his career in medicine, Victor L. Roberts, MD, has become a vocal advocate for ongoing glucose monitoring for diabetes management.
Individuals living with diabetes may benefit from a device known as a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). These devices have been developed as tools to help people living with diabetes track their blood sugar levels. A CGM that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration will provide users with accurate blood sugar levels every 5 to 15 minutes. Users can set their devices to report findings after a certain interval of time. In addition to alerting individuals regarding blood sugar emergencies with an audible alarm, CGMs can help them identify trends and patterns in the way their blood sugar levels ebb and flow. There are several types of CGMs, including devices designed for children. Patients typically require a doctor’s prescription to acquire a CGM. CGMs detect blood sugar levels through the use of small sensors. These sensors may be inserted under the skin in a quick, painless procedure or fixed to the back of the user’s arm. Any person living with diabetes who feels they may benefit from the use of a CGM should discuss the device with a physician.
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