Tag: Continuous glucose monitor

With thousands of medication errors occurring annually, automated drug delivery systems are critical for improving patient safety and outcomes. A prime example of an automated drug delivery system is the automated insulin pump, which has revolutionized the management of type 1 diabetes for many patients.

While the internet is rife with misinformation, the simple answer to the question "Why can't diabetics take Tylenol?" is that they often can, but with significant caution. The primary issue is not that acetaminophen inherently affects blood sugar, but that it can cause dangerously false readings on Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), and chronic or high-dose use poses risks to the liver and kidneys.