Glucose measurements in sheep using a long-term continuous glucose monitor designed for humans

• Published in: Frontiers in veterinary science Vol. 11; p. 1458044
• Main Authors: dos Reis, Barbara Roqueto, Wright, Ryan K., Thompson, Riley, Tabatabai, Nikki, Amirault, Katherine, Sujani, Sathya, White, Robin R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 13.11.2024
• Subjects: glucometer; glucose infusion; glucose tolerance test; noninvasive glucose measurement; sheep; Veterinary Science; glucose infusion; glucometer; glucose tolerance test; noninvasive glucose measurement; sheep

This study evaluated the feasibility of utilizing a continuous glucose monitors (CGM) designed for use in humans to measure glucose levels in sheep. Four Suffolk x Dorset sheep were fitted with jugular catheters and FreeStyle Libre 2 (Abbott®) glucose monitors. Glucose concentration from the CGM wer...