Nocturnal Glycemic Stability Index

The paradigm framing is the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems and their data to improve the management of diabetes. The submitted preprint operates within this established paradigm by proposing a new metric, the Nocturnal Glycemic Stability Index (NGSI), derived from CGM data.

This preprint firmly falls within the Normal Science stage of Kuhn's paradigm cycle. It adheres to the dominant paradigm of using CGM data for diabetes management. The NGSI is proposed as a novel tool derived from CGM data to improve nocturnal glycemic control. The preprint does not challenge or seek to replace existing paradigms but rather contributes to refining practices within the accepted framework. The research focuses on problem-solving within the current paradigm, characteristic of normal science. The preprint's focus on developing and validating the NGSI, a new metric within the existing paradigm of CGM-driven diabetes management, aligns with puzzle-solving activities characteristic of normal science. It explores specific issues and seeks refinements without questioning the fundamental tenets of the field.