Blood Glucose

Continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS)

  • Validation in horses
  • Blood glucose and exercise
  • Blood glucose and hyperlipaemia in ponies

Decorative photo

The continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) (Medtronics™) can be used to measure interstitial glucose levels. The sensor is placed subcutaneously and measures the glucose levels every 5 minutes for up to 72 hours. The results are stored in the datalogger and can be uploaded to a PC for data analysis. The arrows indicate two feeding times. Figures: Horse with sensor and Feeding curve by M. H. Schmidt / CGMS system by Medtronics™.


Continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) can be used to measure glucose levels in horses


Aim: To evaluate and validate CGMS (Medtronics™) for use in horses.

Short description: The CGMS (Medtronics™) is FDA-approved for measuring glucose levels in adults and children. In this study we evaluated the use of CGMS in horses, and developed a practical method for the application of CGMS in a clinical setting.

Main investigator: Preben D. Thomsen

Blood glucose and exercise


Aim: To evaluate and validate CGMS (Medtronics™) for use in horses.

Short description: The CGMS (Medtronics™) is FDA-approved for measuring glucose levels in adults and children. In this study we evaluated the use of CGMS in horses, and developed a practical method for the application of CGMS in a clinical setting.

Main investigator: Preben D. Thomsen

Blood glucose and hyperlipaemia in ponies


Aim: To evaluate and validate CGMS (Medtronics™) for use in horses.

Short description: The CGMS (Medtronics™) is FDA-approved for measuring glucose levels in adults and children. In this study we evaluated the use of CGMS in horses, and developed a practical method for the application of CGMS in a clinical setting.

Main investigator: Preben D. Thomsen