Effect of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring in people with diabetes with a psychosocial indication for initiation
Authors' conclusion
People with diabetes who had isCGM initiated for a psychosocial indication had high levels of DRD and HbA1c, which improved with the use of isCGM.
Study context
- Population
- People with diabetes in the UK (Association of British Clinical Diabetologists nationwide audit) using intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) for 'psychosocial' reasons; 99% T1D, median diabetes duration 15 years; 75% high diabetes-related distress (DRD)327 with follow-up data
- Participants
- 17,036 people
- Comparison
- isCGM initiation for psychosocial indication: follow-up vs baseline
- Follow-upn = 327
- Outcome
- Diabetes-related distress (DDS score)
- Follow-up
- Mean 6.9 months
Methodological detailsnationwide audit, baseline and follow-up data, t-test for pre- vs post-isCGM continuous variables, DRD assessed with the two-item DDS; high DRD DDS ≥ 3, lower DRD DDS < 3
- Nationwide audit
- Baseline and follow-up data
- T-test for pre- vs post-isCGM continuous variables
- DRD assessed with the two-item DDS; high DRD DDS ≥ 3, lower DRD DDS < 3
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Baseline
4
Follow-up
2.5
P < 0.001
Further findings
Prevalence of high DRD (DDS score ≥ 3) · mean follow-up 6.9 months
reduction in DRD 50% · P < 0.001
| Outcome | Baseline | Follow-up | Reduction | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HbA1c · mean follow-up 6.9 monthsSignificant reduction in HbA1c | 78.5 mmol/mol [9.3%] | 66.5 mmol/mol [8.2%] | P < 0.001 | |
| Hospital admissions for hyperglycaemia/DKA · mean follow-up 6.9 months | 87% | P < 0.001 |
Original publication
Effect of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring in people with diabetes with a psychosocial indication for initiation. Diabetes Obes Metab. Published 16 January 2024. doi:10.
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