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The Potential Impact of CGM Use on Diabetes-Related Attitudes and Behaviors in Adults with T2D: A Qualitative Investigation of the Patient Experience.
Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics 2024 March 26
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, semi-structured 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 employed 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; and 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. .
METHODS: In-depth, semi-structured 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 employed 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; and 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. .
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