“Nothing is linear”: Characterizing the determinants and dynamics of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use in older adults with type 1 diabetes
Authors' conclusion
The holistic system model underscores that factors and feedback loops driving effective CGM use in older adults are both individualized and dynamic (e.g., changing over time), suggesting opportunities for staged and tailored age-specific education and support.
Study context
- Population
- Older adults with T1D (age ≥ 65) and their caregivers4 patient-caregiver dyads
- Participants
- 33 adults
- Outcome
- Factors influencing CGM use in older adults
Methodological detailsparticipatory system dynamics, group model building workshops, validated through virtual follow-up interviews
- Participatory system dynamics
- Group model building workshops
- Validated through virtual follow-up interviews
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Mean age
73.8 ± 4.4 years
range 66–85 years
Non-CGM users
16 %
Pump users
79 %
Original publication
“Nothing is linear”: Characterizing the determinants and dynamics of CGM use in older adults with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 9 December 2022. doi:10.
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