The Potential Impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use on Diabetes-Related Attitudes and Behaviors in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Investigation of the Patient Experience.
Diabetes Technol Ther
; 26(10): 700-708, 2024 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38526557
ABSTRACT
Background:
Despite the known glycemic benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the attitudinal and behavioral changes underlying these glycemic improvements remain understudied. This study aimed to qualitatively explore these changes among a sample of adults with T2D.Methods:
In-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted with adults with T2D who had been using CGM for 3-6 months as part of a larger community project in Ohio. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes across participants' experiences.Results:
A total of 34 participants provided insights into their experiences with CGM. Six primary themes emerged (1) Making the Invisible Visible, highlighting the newfound awareness of T2D in daily life. (2) Effective Decision-Making, emphasizing the use of real-time glucose data for immediate and long-term choices. (3) Enhanced Self-Efficacy, describing a renewed sense of control and motivation. (4) Diabetes-Related Diet Modifications. (5) Changes in Physical Activity. (6) Changes in Medication Taking.Conclusions:
Participants reported a far-reaching impact of CGM on their daily lives, with many stating that CGM fostered a greater understanding of diabetes and prompted positive behavior changes. The observed attitudinal and behavioral shifts likely contributed synergistically to the significant glycemic benefits observed over the study period. This study highlights the technology's potential to bring about meaningful attitudinal and behavioral changes.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Blood Glucose
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Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring
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Qualitative Research
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Diabetes Technol Ther
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Diabetes technol. ther
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Diabetes technology & therapeutics
Journal subject:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
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TERAPEUTICA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos
Country of publication:
Estados Unidos