Continuous glucose monitoring remote monitoring does not meet the needs of all adult users: A qualitative study of adults with type 1 diabetes who do not use remote monitoring
Authors' conclusion
Remote monitoring can be a valuable complement to CGM, but it may not appeal to all individuals with T1D, particularly some adults. These findings offer insights for healthcare teams and provide feedback to help CGM manufacturers develop a more customised remote monitoring experience. Some users clearly wish to prioritise privacy and autonomy while still gaining a safety net in critical situations.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with T1D using real-time CGM (rtCGM) without the remote monitoring functionmean age 27.3 years
- Participants
- 15 adults
- Outcome
- Reasons for not using the remote following function on rtCGM devices
Methodological detailssemi-structured interviews, thematic analysis
- Semi-structured interviews
- Thematic analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Remote monitoring themes
- Anxiety/concern regarding sharing data
- Independence with diabetes management
- Desire for more customised sharing
Further findings
Views of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
- Universal appeal of efficacy, ease and practicality of glucose management with CGM, particularly vs past finger-prick testing
Original publication
Continuous glucose monitoring remote monitoring does not meet the needs of all adult users: A qualitative study of adults with type 1 diabetes who do not use remote monitoring. Diabet Med. Published 13 August 2025. doi:10.
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