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Kontinuerlig glukosmätning för en bättre hälsa

by Jenny Haddad

Institution: Uppsala University
Department: Materials Science and Engineering
Degree:
Year: 2022
Keywords: LifeStyle Libre; Glucose; CGM; Diabetes; Pre-diabetes; Blood sugar; Insulin resistan; FreeStyle Libre; Glukos; CGM; Diabetes; Pre-diabetes; Blodsocker; Insulinresistens.; Medical Engineering; Medicinteknik
Posted: 3/25/2025
Record ID: 2266278
Full text PDF: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-488423


Abstract

Abstract Aim: The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can be used to control glucose levels and whether CGM can improve eating habits and physical activities for people who use this device. Method: The study had 6 participants, aged between 26 to 30 years. The study contained two parts, a digital form, and an interview. All participants completed different questionnaires about their experience with the Lifestyle Libre sensor that they had already used for two weeks or more. Results: CGM is an effective tool for improving people's health. All participants believe that CGM can help them avoid foods that are high in energy and can cause blood sugar to rise a lot. The majority of the participants felt no anxiety about eating patterns. On the other hand, it depended on the individual and their knowledge. The use of the CGM can be painful for some due to the sensor being inserted under the skin, usually on the back of the upper arm. However, this was not an obstacle for the participants in testing the system. One of six participants experienced pain due to the sensor, while all others ranged from slightly painful to no pain at all. Regarding the comfort of wearing the CGM for two weeks, we received different responses from the participants. Regarding activities, four of the six experienced no change in activities because they were already active before the use of the CGM. However, one of the six participants expressed a desire to have the system measure other biomarkers, such as blood oxygen levels, temperatures, etc. Conclusion: In conclusion, the CGM is an effective tool for assisting people in living healthier lives. En relativt ny teknik är kontinuerligt glukosmättning (continuous glucose monitoring, CGM). Kontinuerlig glukosmättning är en av många självspårningsanordningar som har utvecklats och som är användbar inom bland annat hälsobranschen och för personer med diabetes. CGM är ett öppet system som gör att användaren kan följa upp och förstå hur kroppen reagerar på glukosnivåer. Genom ett öppet system kan blodsockernivån avläsas och därmed ge en varning i realtid. Detta kan exempelvis ge patienter med diabetes en större möjlighet till att ingripa och kontrollera sin diabetes. Det finns alltså många möjligheter med CGM-systemet och det kan uppmuntra många användare att övervaka sin blodsockernivå och göra justeringar mot en mer tillfredsställande. Detta är en intervjustudie och den undersöker hur CGM kan användas för att underlätta individens livsstil eftersom ändringar i människans kost kan ha stora konsekvenser för hälsan. Detta kan i sin tur minska användarnas risk att utveckla diabetes till exempel diabetes typ2. Syftet med studien var att undersöka om CGM kan användas för att kontrollera blodsockernivåerna, och om CGM kan förbättra kostvanor och fysisk aktivitet för personer som använder systemet. Detta kan leda till att utvecklingen av diabetes och…

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