Diabetes technology

Design and Testing of a Smartphone Application for Real-Time Tracking of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) and Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Site Rotation Compliance in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes

J Diabetes Sci TechnolPublished Usability study

Authors' conclusion

Insulin Site Guide is a mobile app that uses a novel algorithm to better guide site rotation. Use of the app has the potential to improve site rotation and decrease dermatologic complications of diabetes with long-term use.

Study context

Population
Patients with T1D using CSII and CGM8 with compliance data
Participants
10 patients
Outcome
Site rotation compliance
Methodological detailssmartphone app, real-time tracking
  • Smartphone app
  • Real-time tracking

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

Site rotation compliance for insulin pumps (CSII)

Site rotation compliance for insulin pumps

84%

Further findings

The majority of users indicated high satisfaction with the app
  • Survey responses for 10 subjects

Original publication

Design and Testing of a Smartphone Application for Real-Time Tracking of CSII and CGM Site Rotation Compliance in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol. Published 20 December 2022. doi:10.1177/19322968221145178

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