KARACHI: Healthcare experts, senior diabetologists and endocrinologists were found in agreement that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology has emerged as a major advancement in diabetes management, enabling patients to closely monitor their blood sugar levels round the clock and avoid dangerous fluctuations that could lead to serious complications.

Speaking at a news briefing following a diabetes screening camp organised at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) in collaboration with the Discovering Diabetes Project, experts said CGM devices continuously track blood sugar levels throughout the day and night and immediately alert users if sugar levels rise too high or fall dangerously low, allowing patients and doctors to take prompt action.

Speaking on the occasion, renowned diabetologist Prof Abdul Basit said CGM devices were proving highly useful for diabetic patients as they provided real-time information about fluctuations in blood glucose levels.

International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Vice President Iram Ghafoor said every individual should remain aware of their blood sugar status, stressing that modern monitoring devices were capable of tracking glucose levels every moment.

Dr Qamar Masood said even patients taking oral anti diabetic medicines could experience episodes of hypoglycaemia.

Published in Dawn, May 13th, 2026