Glucose Differences Between the Left Arm and Right Arm in Diabetic Patients Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is an emerging field for diabetes management. CGMs are small devices primarily placed on a patient's upper arm that allow providers and patients to individualize therapy by looking at real time glucose levels. While the accuracy of these devices is extensively researched, there are no large-scale studies evaluating the differences between left and right arm glucose readings in the diabetic population. Additionally cinnamon and aloe vera are supplements commonly used by diabetic patients to help improve glycemic control. However, there remains a shortage of studies researching the effects of cinnamon and aloe vera on diabetic patients' glycemic control. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference between glucose levels in the right arm and left arm in diabetic patients and to evaluate if cinnamon and aloe vera supplements impact glycemic control in diabetic patients.