US children aged 2+ can now get a CGM glucose monitor without a prescription

For the first time in the United States, the FDA has approved over-the-counter access to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for children aged 2 and older. Experts are divided on whether broad, prescription-free access is beneficial or carries risks for young children. The FDA supports the move, but specialist opinion is mixed.

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