My CGM is on and I have an upcoming scan

I have a CGM and recently started thinking about what happens if I need an MRI or CT scan.

I have seen different answers online, and it seems like the rules may depend on the exact sensor model, transmitter, reader, or pump system being used. I do not want to remove a device unnecessarily, but I also do not want to risk damaging it or affecting the scan.

For people who have dealt with this, how did you check whether your CGM could stay on during imaging? Is there a reliable way to find the instructions for each model?

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@ganeshrao9 hr ago

The biggest thing I learned was not to assume all CGMs have the same rules. The answer depends on the exact model, so I always check the device instructions before any scan.

@nikhilpatel8 hr ago

My imaging center asked for the exact CGM name before the appointment. Having the model information ready made the conversation much easier.

@avinash913 hr ago

I would also check whether the guidance applies to the sensor only or the whole system. Some people forget that transmitters, readers, phones, or connected pumps may have separate instructions.