Tag: Continuous glucose monitoring

According to the American Diabetes Association's 2024 Standards of Care, CGM users should be educated on potential interfering substances. This raises a common question: does ibuprofen affect CGM readings? The answer is nuanced, depending on your specific device and dosage, but for many, it poses little to no interference risk.

According to the 2024 ADA Standards of Care, it is recommended that all people using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices are educated about potential interfering substances. Several common medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, are known to interfere with the sensor's function, leading to inaccurate glucose readings.