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@kajalsharma

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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@ganeshrao

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.

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@nikhilpatel

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

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@avinash91

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.

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@madhuri-k

The radiology team usually needs to know about any medical devices you are wearing. I now mention my CGM whenever I schedule imaging instead of waiting until I arrive.

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@komalpatel

CT and MRI are different types of imaging, so I would not assume that approval for one automatically means approval for the other. Checking the exact instructions is important.

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@kajalsharma

This is exactly what I was unsure about. I kept seeing general answers but not model-specific guidance.

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@tanmay26

I keep a note on my phone with my CGM model and manufacturer information. It helps when I am speaking with a new clinic or hospital.

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puneetgupta
@puneetgupta

The phrase 'MR Conditional' also caused confusion for me. It does not mean every MRI situation is automatically allowed without checking the conditions.

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@richa25

I think the safest habit is treating your CGM details like medication information. Keep the model name available and share it before procedures.

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