Trial reportJournal of diabetes science and technology2022
Differences in Glucose Readings Between Right Arm and Left Arm Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor.
Trial report in Journal of diabetes science and technology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- The effect of timing of physical exercise on glycemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of human intervention studies.Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2026Review
- Challenges of Wearable Biosensors and Ways to Overcome Them.Biosensors · 2026Review
- Overcoming barriers in continuous glucose monitoring: Challenges and future directions in diabetes management.Journal of diabetes investigation · 2025Review
- Differences in Glucose Levels Between Arms Using Continuous Glucose Monitors.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveContinuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices are used for evaluating real-time glucose levels to optimize diabetes management. There is limited information, however, on whether readings differ when a device is placed on the right versus the left arm. This study evaluated the mean difference in glucose levels between the right and left arm and the effect of unilateral arm exercise on this difference. The effect of an intermittent fasting diet on body fat percentage was also evaluated. RESEARCH DESIGN AND
methodsIn a prospective trial, 46 adult volunteers self-selected into the intermittent fasting (IF;
resultsThe mean glucose level in the right arm was significantly higher than the left arm by 3.7 mg/dL (
conclusionsMeasured glucose level and time in euglycemic range differ per placement of the CGM device, and the implications of this difference should be considered in clinical practice and research.
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