Continuous glucose monitors have transformed diabetes care - but they don’t tell the whole story

Halfpoint/Shutterstock Continuous glucose monitors have transformed life for many people with type 1 diabetes. Instead of relying on finger-prick blood tests throughout the day, users can track their blood sugar levels almost continuously. This allows them to receive alerts via a smartphone when levels become too high or too low and spot patterns that help them better manage their condition. But the latest research from my colleagues and I has uncovered a little-known blind spot. During the…