Endocrine Abstracts

Devices such as continuous glucose monitoring systems and insulin pumps are being increasingly used, improving quality of life and diabetic control for those with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Skin reactions can occur at the local site which could be allergic, irritant or infective in nature. The history is key in differentiating between these. Typically infective or irritant dermatitis tend to cause intermittent problems and may start within days of a new device being applied to ...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends continuous glucose monitoring devices (CGMDs) for all adults and children with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Automated technologies such as hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems can improve outcomes and quality of life for patients, their families and carers. There have been increasing reports of cutaneous allergic reactions to medical devices, including CGMDs, in the literature. These reactions are mostly t...