Interferent Effect of Hydroxyurea on Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Case report is presented of a patient taking hydroxyurea who experienced falsely elevated sensor glucose values using the Dexcom G5 & G6 CGM systems. Authors suggest data must be disregarded for several hours after each hydroxyurea administration.

SPS commentary:

Case report is presented of a patient taking hydroxyurea who experienced falsely elevated sensor glucose values using the Dexcom G5 & G6 CGM systems. Authors suggest data must be disregarded for several hours after each hydroxyurea administration.

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Diabetes Care