How does a continuous glucose monitoring system measure blood sugar levels?

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  1.  William Lee Dubois
     
    William Lee Dubois answered:
    CGM sensors do not actually measure blood sugar. They measure the sugar content of interstitial fluid (i-fluid). By looking at i-fluid instead of at blood,the sensor can be put anywhere on your body, without needing a medical school education or the advice of your friendly local heroin addict to help you locate a vein.
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    CGM sensors do not actually measure blood sugar. They measure the sugar content of interstitial fluid (i-fluid). By looking at i-fluid instead of at blood,the sensor can be put anywhere on your body, without needing a medical school... More