Continuous glucose monitoring in adolescents with cystic fibrosis

J Pediatr. 2005 Sep;147(3):396-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.05.004.

Abstract

The presence of cystic fibrosis (CF)-related diabetes was evaluated in 19 adolescents with CF by continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) and oral glucose tolerance testing. CGMS confirmed diabetic glucose excursions in 7/19 subjects deemed diabetic on oral glucose tolerance testing. CGMS is a useful tool for detecting hyperglycemia in CF.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring*
  • Child
  • Cystic Fibrosis / blood
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / diagnosis*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / etiology*
  • Female
  • Glucose Tolerance Test
  • Glycated Hemoglobin / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Glycated Hemoglobin A