What is metabolic monitoring?

Metabolic monitoring means having checks of your child’s blood sugar levels every 6 (or 12) months. This could be done in different ways, (e.g. a finger prick at home, a blood test in a lab, or perhaps using a CGM (continuous glucose monitor device)). For children with 2+ autoantibodies, these checks help find early signs of diabetes before symptoms appear, so care can start promptly.