Satisfaction with continuous glucose monitoring is associated with quality of life in young people with type 1 diabetes regardless of metabolic control and treatment type
Authors' conclusion
Higher satisfaction with recent CGMs was associated with better QoL in all dimensions. QoL was independent of both the insulin delivery technology and glycaemic control. CGM must be further disseminated. Attention on perceived satisfaction with CGM should be incorporated with the clinical practice to improve the well-being of children and adolescents with T1D and their families.
Study context
- Population
- Children and adolescents with T1D on different treatment regimens (MDI, sensor-augmented pumps, AID) and their parents/caregivers
- Participants
- 210 completed questionnaires
- Exposure
- Youths with T1D vs Parents
- Outcome
- Relationship between QoL (KINDL) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) satisfaction (CGM-SAT); impact of treatment regimen on QoL
Methodological detailsconsecutively enrolled
- Consecutively enrolled
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Total KINDL score (QoL)
Youths with T1D
3.99
mean · ± 0.47
Parents
4.06
mean · ± 0.40
- Lower overall CGM-SAT scores (higher satisfaction) significantly associated with higher quality of life (QoL) in all six KINDL subscales
- P < 0.05
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Satisfaction with continuous glucose monitoring is associated with quality of life in young people with type 1 diabetes regardless of metabolic control and treatment type. Diabet Med. Published 21 February 2024. doi:10.
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