as depression, schizophrenia).
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Are unconscious.
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Are unable to understand or master the usage of the device.
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Have severe hearing or vision impairment.
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User below the age of 14 or are not capable of administering
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diabetes therapy themselves or who always need to use
Continuous Glucose Monitor under strict supervision of parents or
qualified healthcare professionals.
Precautions
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CGMS readings should only be used as a reference for the
supplemental monitoring of diabetes mellitus and should not be
used as a basis for clinical diagnosis.
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The CGMS should be completely removed before Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI).
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The CGMS contains many small parts that can be dangerous if
swallowed.
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During rapid changes in blood glucose (more than 0.1mmol/L per
minute), glucose levels measured in interstitial fluid by the CGMS
may not be the same as blood glucose levels. When blood glucose
levels drop rapidly, the sensor may produce a higher reading than
the blood glucose level; Conversely, when blood glucose levels rise
rapidly, the sensor may produce a lower reading than the blood
glucose level. When experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemic or
hyperglycemic, the sensor readings are checked by using a blood
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