Safety & Warnings
Adverse events, skin reactions, regulatory warnings, and safety considerations for CGM users
Adverse Events, Skin Reactions, and Safety Warnings
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), while critical for diabetes management, carry distinct safety risks. **Dermatological issues** are the most common...
Non-Invasive and Experimental Glucose Monitoring
Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring (NIGM) utilizes optical (spectroscopy), radio-frequency (RF), or electrochemical sensing to measure glucose without ne...
CGM Data Ownership and Cybersecurity
CGM Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Technologies
Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring (NIGM) aims to replace needles with **Optical Spectroscopy (NIR/Raman)**, **RF Sensing**, or **Transdermal Extraction*...
Non-Invasive Glucose Sensing Technologies
Non-Invasive Glucose Sensing (NIGS) aims to measure blood glucose without skin penetration, utilizing technologies like **Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (...
Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Disposable Sensors
The shift toward fully disposable, all-in-one CGM devices (e.g., Dexcom G7, Libre 3) presents a sustainability trade-off: while **plastic volume** fro...
Implantable Fluorescence Sensors (Eversense)
The **Eversense E3** by **Senseonics** represents the primary innovation in **implantable fluorescence-based CGM** technology. Unlike standard enzymat...
Integration with Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Systems
Integration with **Automated Insulin Delivery (AID)** systems marks the transition of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) from a passive display techn...
Multi-Analyte Sensing in CGM
The Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) market is evolving from single-analyte tracking to **Multi-Analyte Sensing**, enabling the simultaneous measur...
Tear and Saliva Glucose Correlation Failures
Research into **tear and saliva-based Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)** has historically failed due to **physiological decoupling** rather than ha...
Adhesive Chemistry and Dermatological Issues in CGMs
CGM Interference Profiles Comparison
CGM interference is primarily driven by the sensor's transduction method: **Electrochemical** (Dexcom, Abbott, Medtronic) vs. **Optical** (Senseonics)...
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Connected Medical Devices
The integration of **Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)** into **Automated Insulin Delivery (AID)** systems has elevated cybersecurity from a privacy ...
Cybersecurity in Connected CGM Ecosystems
The integration of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) into the **Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)** introduces critical cybersecurity risks, primaril...
Cybersecurity in Connected Medical Devices
The integration of **Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)** into **Automated Insulin Delivery (AID)** systems creates a high-stakes **Internet of Medica...
Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Technologies
Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring (NIGM) aims to measure glucose without skin penetration, utilizing technologies like **Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscop...
Non-Invasive Optical Glucose Sensing Technologies
Non-Invasive Optical Glucose Sensing aims to replace needles with light-based measurement but faces immense physical hurdles regarding signal specific...
Optical and Raman Spectroscopy for Glucose Sensing
Optical glucose sensing represents the shift from electrochemical reaction to light-based measurement. The field is bifurcated into **Implantable Fluo...
Third-Generation Direct Electron Transfer (DET) Enzymes
Third-Generation **Direct Electron Transfer (DET)** biosensors represent the next evolutionary step in CGM technology, distinct from the Oxygen-depend...
Adversarial Machine Learning in AID Algorithms
Environmental Impact of Disposable CGM Electronics
The environmental impact of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) is driven by the high turnover of disposable electronics containing **lithium batteries...
Forensic Analysis of Compromised Medical Devices
Forensic analysis of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) investigates device failures ranging from physical breakage to cybersecurity breaches. **Digit...
Impedance Spectroscopy for Biofouling Detection
**Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)** is a critical technology used in modern CGMs (Medtronic Guardian, Dexcom G7) to detect and compensate...
Microneedle Array Technologies
**Microneedle Array (MNA)** technologies aim to replace subcutaneous wire sensors with dermal patches containing microscopic projections (<1mm) that a...
Non-Invasive Optical CGM in Pediatrics
Non-invasive optical CGM aims to eliminate needle trauma, a critical benefit for pediatric diabetes care. Technologies include **Near-Infrared (NIR) S...
Non-Invasive Optical Glucose Sensing Physics
Non-invasive optical glucose sensing relies on light-matter interactions to measure glucose without skin penetration. Key technologies include **Near-...
Security Risks in Open-Source AID Communities
Security in Open-Source Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) communities (e.g., Loop, OpenAPS) presents a complex trade-off between clinical innovation an...
Tear and Saliva Glucose Monitoring
Tear and Saliva Glucose Monitoring aims to eliminate the need for invasive needles by correlating glucose levels in biofluids with blood glucose. **Te...
Regulatory Frameworks for Medical E-Waste Recycling
The recycling of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) is stifled by a regulatory clash between **electronic waste (WEEE)** directives and **biohazard sa...
Transient Electronics in Healthcare
**Transient Electronics** refers to a class of medical devices designed to dissolve or resorb in the body after a set operational period, offering a "...