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.
Source:
Diabetes Care
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.