連續的葡萄糖監測儀（CGM）在哈停與追踪血糖水平上的連續葡萄糖監測器（CGM），這標誌著該設備在PET上的罕見使用

CGM是一個小的圓形貼片，比10枚盧比的硬幣大，放在動物的腹部或頸背上。它不斷監視葡萄糖水平，並通過應用程序將讀數傳輸到鏈接的手機。

A three-year-old pug in Mumbai has been fitted with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to track his blood sugar levels closely. The dog, named Nikki and suffering from uncontrolled diabetes, was admitted to the veterinary hospital in Parel on Friday, where the device is helping to manage his condition effectively.

在孟買的一個三歲的哈巴狗已安裝了連續的葡萄糖監測器（CGM），以密切跟踪其血糖水平。這隻狗叫尼基（Nikki），患有不受控制的糖尿病患者，週五被送往帕雷爾（Parel）的獸醫醫院，該設備正在有效地幫助他的病情管理。

The CGM, a small, circular patch, slightly larger than a Rs 10 coin, is placed on the animal's abdomen or nape and continuously monitors glucose levels, transmitting the readings to a linked mobile phone via an app. The device remains active for two weeks before it needs to be replaced.

CGM是一個小於10枚硬幣的小圓形貼片，放置在動物的腹部或NAPE上，並不斷監視葡萄糖水平，通過應用程序將讀數傳輸到鏈接的手機。在需要更換之前，該設備保持活躍兩個星期。

At the time of admission, the pug, who is also on insulin therapy, had dangerously high blood sugar levels of over 400 mg/dl, compared to the normal range of 80-120 mg/dl. The sensor is helping doctors adjust insulin doses more effectively.

在入院時，與正常的80-120 mg/dl範圍相比，同樣正在接受胰島素治療的哈巴狗的高血糖水平超過400 mg/dl。該傳感器正在幫助醫生更有效地調整胰島素劑量。

"This is a rare occasion on which we have used the CGM on a pet. It helps monitor blood glucose," said Dr Chandrakant Galdhar, professor of medicine at Mumbai Veterinary College, which is treating the dog. He noted that while such sensors have become common for humans to manage diabetes, their use in veterinary care is still uncommon.

孟買獸醫學院醫學教授Chandrakant Galdhar博士說：“這是我們在寵物上使用CGM的罕見時刻。”他指出，儘管這種傳感器對人類管理糖尿病已經很普遍，但它們在獸醫護理中的使用仍然很少見。

Without the CGM, monitoring the dog’s blood sugar would have required frequent pricks using a glucometer, which can be distressing for pets. "Often, pets don't cooperate… they can be just like children," said Dr Rajiv V Gaikwad, head of the medicine department at Mumbai Veterinary College, affiliated with Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals (Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University).

沒有CGM，監測狗的血糖將需要使用血糖儀進行頻繁的刺，這可能會使寵物感到痛苦。孟買獸醫學院醫學系主任Rajiv訴Gaikwad博士說：“通常，寵物不合作……它們可以像孩子一樣。”

Describing the difficulties in getting pets to cooperate with medical procedures, Dr Gaikwad said, "We try to keep them comfortable. We used to prick Nikki's ear with a glucometer to check his glucose levels, but he used to move about a lot."

Gaikwad博士描述了讓寵物合作與醫療程序合作的困難，“我們試圖使它們保持舒適。我們曾經用葡萄糖來刺穿Nikki的耳朵來檢查他的葡萄糖水平，但他曾經移動很多。”

The pug's owner, Vaishnavi Mali, a Wadala resident, said that her dog was in a lot of pain due to repeated needle pricks.

瓦達拉（Wadala）的居民瓦什納維·馬里（Vaishnavi Mali）說，由於反复的針刺，她的狗很痛苦。

"They used to draw blood from Nikki's ear for glucose tests. We agreed to use the sensor to ease Nikki’s pain," she told Times of India.

她告訴《印度時報》：“他們曾經從尼基（Nikki）的耳朵中抽血進行葡萄糖測試。我們同意使用傳感器來減輕尼基（Nikki）的痛苦。”

Apart from diabetes, Nikki also has high cortisol levels, which doctors suspect could be linked to his rising blood sugar.

除糖尿病外，尼基還具有很高的皮質醇水平，醫生懷疑這可能與他的血糖增加有關。

“We have started administering medication to suppress the high cortisol levels,” said Dr Gaikwad.

Gaikwad博士說：“我們已經開始服用藥物來抑制高皮質醇水平。”

The rise in lifestyle diseases like diabetes, cholesterol, and obesity in pets is concerning, noted Dr Mayur Dangar, manager at the hospital. He urged people to prepare home-cooked food for their pets and encourage them to exercise regularly to prevent such conditions.

醫院經理Mayur Dangar博士指出，寵物中的糖尿病，膽固醇和肥胖症等生活方式疾病的興起正在增加。他敦促人們為寵物準備家庭煮熟的食物，並鼓勵他們定期運動以防止這種情況。

While the glucose sensor is a useful innovation, its high cost and limited compatibility with mobile devices remain challenges. However, concerns about the device’s durability during movement or baths have not been observed yet, said Dr Galdhar.

雖然葡萄糖傳感器是一項有用的創新，但其高成本和與移動設備的兼容性有限仍然是挑戰。 Galdhar博士說，但是，尚未觀察到對運動或浴缸期間設備的耐用性的擔憂。

For now, the pug remains in the hospital where he is being observed closely as the veterinary surgeons monitor the effectiveness of the CGM technology in veterinary care.

目前，哈巴狗仍然留在醫院，當時獸醫監測CGM技術在獸醫護理中的有效性時，他被密切觀察。