Disparities in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use Among Women of Reproductive Age with Type 1 Diabetes in the T1D Exchange
Authors' conclusion
In conclusion, although CGM use was associated with better glycemic control, the majority of reproductive-age women still did not use it.
Study context
- Population
- Women of reproductive age with T1D in the T1D Exchange clinic registry, 2015–2018
- Participants
- 6,643 assessed women
- Exposure
- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use by year, recent pregnancy and sociodemographic characteristics
- Outcome
- Characteristics associated with CGM use
Methodological detailsT1D Exchange clinic registry, 2015–2018
- T1D Exchange clinic registry
- 2015–2018
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
CGM use
Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)
2018vs 2015
1.72(1.51–1.95)
Recent pregnancyvs No recent pregnancyCGM 45.3% vs. 25.8%
1.63(1.23–2.16)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Outcomes associated with CGM use
- CGM use associated with lower odds of DKA and lower HbA1c, without any difference in odds of symptomatic severe hypoglycemia
Original publication
Disparities in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use Among Women of Reproductive Age with Type 1 Diabetes in the T1D Exchange. Diabetes Technol Ther. Published 8 February 2023. doi:10.
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