ArticleJournal of diabetes and metabolic disorders2020
Initial experiences of adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes and high-risk glycemic control after starting flash glucose monitoring - a qualitative study.
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- Patient experiences of continuous glucose monitoring and sensor-augmented insulin pump therapy for diabetes: A systematic review of qualitative studies.Journal of diabetes · 2023Pooled it
- Intermittently Scanned and Continuous Glucose Monitor Systems: A Systematic Review on Psychological Outcomes in Pediatric Patients.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Pooled it
- The 'flash' adhesive study: a randomized crossover trial using an additional adhesive patch to prolong freestyle libre sensor life among youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus.Acta diabetologica · 2020Trial
- Accelerating care, capacity and equity in automated insulin delivery systems for New Zealanders with type 1 diabetes: the ACCESS-AID study protocol.Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2026Article
- Flash glucose monitoring in young people with type 1 diabetes-a qualitative study of young people, parents and health professionals: 'BMJ open · 2023Article
- Development and Validation of a Distress Measurement Related to Glucose Monitoring of Diabetes Patients.Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders · 2023Article
- Impact of 6 months' Use of Intermittently Scanned Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Habitual Sleep Patterns and Sleep Quality in Adolescents and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes and High-Risk HbA1c.Pediatric diabetes · 2023Article
- Adolescent ambivalence about diabetes technology-The Janus faces of automated care.Pediatric diabetes · 2022Review
- A comparison of FreeStyle Libre 2 to self-monitoring of blood glucose in children with type 1 diabetes and sub-optimal glycaemic control: a 12-week randomised controlled trial protocol.Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study explored early experiences with a flash glucose monitoring system among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes and high-risk glycemic control.
methodsAdolescents and young adults with high-risk glycemic control (HbA1c ≥ 75 mmol/mol (9.0%) in the previous 6 months) who had recently commenced on flash glucose monitoring as part of a trial took part in a semi-structured interview exploring their experiences with the technology. All interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed using an inductive approach.
resultsFifteen interviews were conducted. Overall, participants enjoyed flash glucose monitoring and planned to continue using their system. Key findings included flash glucose monitoring reduced diabetes management burden and increased glucose monitoring. Other impacts of flash glucose monitoring use included perceived improved mood and energy, increased capacity for physical activity and less parental conflict. While participants reported healthier glycemic control, participants' mean interstitial glucose level remained above the target range of 3.9-10.0 mmol/L (70-180 mg/dL) over the first month of flash glucose monitoring. Common challenges included premature sensor loss and decreased scanning over the first month of use.
conclusionsFlash glucose monitoring may be an acceptable self-management tool to increase monitoring frequency in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes and high-risk glycemic control, with the potential to improve long-term glycemic control. Initial support efforts should focus on practical strategies to prolong sensor wear and motivate frequent scanning as well as education on interpreting glucose data and making informed treatment decisions to maximize the benefits of this technology.
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