Sinocare iCan i3 - Glossary

CGMS User Guide
Glossary 96
Glossary
Blood glucose meter
A device used to measure the levels of glucose in the blood.
Blood glucose result
The concentration of glucose in the blood, measured as either
milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood (mg/dL) or millimoles of
glucose per liter of blood (mmol/L).
Continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
A CGM uses a small sensor inserted below your skin to measure the
amount of glucose in the uid in your skin, called interstitial uid. Those
glucose results are then sent to an App, where they are displayed as
glucose levels and long-term glucose trends.
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
High levels of glucose in the blood, also known as high blood glucose.
When left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to serious complications.
Talk to your healthcare professional to determine your high glucose
level.
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
Low levels of glucose in the blood, also known as low blood glucose.
When left untreated, hypoglycemia can lead to serious complications.
Talk to your healthcare professional to determine your low glucose
level.
Interstitial uid
The uid that surrounds all the cells of the body.