A Provider's Guide to the Coninuous Glucose Monitor

Continuous Glucose Monitor How-To Videos

These 4 instructional videos and companion provider guide will answer questions about prescribing, using and interpreting for Dexcom and Libre continuous glucose monitors. (Some information is specific to ordering on the EPIC EHR system.)

Doc demonstrating how to put the CGM under the arm. Push in until the sensor is lodged.

Introducing Your Patient to CGM

The provider broaches the CGM topic with her diabetic patient, giving the Libre or Dexcom options, and illustrates how to use the Dexcom CGM.

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Provider speaks to camera about prescribing CGM using EPIC EHR

Prescribing with EPIC and Assessing Reports

Provider takes viewer through step-by-step instructions on ordering a CGM using the UAMS EPIC System. She also reviews how to assess data from CGM once reports begin coming in.

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The provider talks to the patient about issues she's having with her CGM, such as skin irritation, sleep interruptions and self-consciousness about wearing the CGM.

The Follow-Up Visit

The provider has a followup visit with the patient and covers solutions for issues with the CGM, such as skin irritation, sleep interruption and false low readings.

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A video illustrating how lag time occurs with a CGM.

Tips for Common Patient Issues

The provider shares tips on common problems patients experience with the CGM, such as lag time, lost signal, missed data and sensor failure.

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Cover of 24-page provider guide on continuous glucose monitoring - prescribing, using and interpreting

A Provider Booklet on Prescribing, Using and Interpreting CGMs

This 24-page guide will help the provider feel at ease with CGMs. It’s a reference for FAQs, common troubleshooting tips, billing codes and prescribing with EPIC and more.

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