Accuracy and performance of continuous glucose monitors in athletes

摘要

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, with their 1-5 min measurement interval, allow blood glucose dynamics to be captured more frequently and less invasively than traditional measures of blood glucose concentration (BG). These devices are primarily designed for the use in type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients to aid BG regulation. However, because of their increased measurement frequency and reduced invasiveness CGM devices have been recently applied to other subject cohorts, such as intensive care patients and neonates. One unexamined cohort is athletes. Continuous monitoring of an athlete's BG has the potential to increase race performance, speed recovery, and aid training. However, before these benefits can be realised the accuracy and performance of CGM devices in active athletes must be evaluated.