Older Adults Benefit From Virtual Support for Continuous Glucose Monitor Use But Require Longer Visits
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Weinstock RS, Raghinaru D, Gal RL, Bergenstal RM, Bradshaw A, Cushman T, Kollman C, Kruger D, Johnson ML, McArthur T, Olson BA, Oser SM, Oser TK, Beck RW, Hood K, and Aleppo G. Older Adults Benefit From Virtual Support for Continuous Glucose Monitor Use But Require Longer Visits. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2024; 19322968241294250.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2-2024
Publication Title
J Diabetes Sci Technol
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Older adults may be less comfortable with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology or require additional education to support use. The Virtual Diabetes Specialty Clinic study provided the opportunity to understand glycemic outcomes and support needed for older versus younger adults living with diabetes and using CGM.
METHODS: Prospective, virtual study of adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D, N = 160) or type 2 diabetes (T2D, N = 74) using basal-bolus insulin injections or insulin pump therapy. Remote CGM diabetes education (3 scheduled visits over 1 month) was provided by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists with additional visits as needed. CGM-measured glycemic metrics, HbA1c and visit duration were evaluated by age (<40, 40-64 and ≥65 years).
RESULTS: Median CGM use was ≥95% in all age groups. From baseline to 6 months, time 70 to 180 mg/dL improved from 45% ± 22 to 57% ± 16%; 50 ± 25 to 65 ± 18%; and 60 ± 28 to 69% ± 18% in the
CONCLUSIONS: Adults with diabetes experience glycemic benefit after remote CGM use training, but training time for those >65 years is longer compared with younger adults. Addressing individual training-related needs, including needs that may vary by age, should be considered.
PubMed ID
39487727
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
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