Acceptability and experiences of real-time continuous glucose monitoring in adults with type 2 diabetes using insulin: a qualitative study

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2024年3月5日

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Oscar T. Sergel-Stringer,
Benjamin J. Wheeler,
Sara E. Styles,
Alisa Boucsein,
Claire S. Lever,
Ryan G. Paul,
Rachael Sampson,
Antony Watson,
Martin I. de Bock

摘要

Aims

To explore the lived experiences of initiating real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rt-CGM) use in individuals with type 2 diabetes using insulin.

Methods

Twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted amongst individuals with type 2 diabetes taking insulin who were enrolled in the 2GO-CGM randomised controlled trial and had completed 3 months of rtCGM. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed to identify common themes regarding their experiences.

Results

The interviews revealed three key themes: i) rtCGM as a facilitator of improved health behaviours; ii) the acceptability of rtCGM systems compared to capillary blood glucose testing; and iii) barriers to the continual usage of rtCGM technology – including: connection difficulties, longevity of the sensors, and local cutaneous reactions to the sensor adhesive.

Conclusion

Adults on insulin with type 2 diabetes find rtCGM systems widely acceptable, and easier to engage with than traditional self-monitoring of capillary blood glucose.