Open AccessHealth Care Disparities in Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Author(s) -
Diana Isaacs,
Natalie Bellini,
Ursula Biba,
Albert Cai,
Kelly L. Close
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
diabetes technology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.142
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1557-8593
pISSN - 1520-9156
DOI - 10.1089/dia.2021.0268
Subject(s) - medicine , glycemic , continuous glucose monitoring , diabetes mellitus , intensive care medicine , socioeconomic status , scope (computer science) , gerontology , environmental health , population , endocrinology , computer science , programming language
Numerous studies have demonstrated that use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves glycemic control and reduces diabetes-related hospitalizations and emergency room service utilization in individuals with diabetes who are treated with intensive insulin regimens. Recent studies have revealed disparities in use of CGM within racially and ethnically diverse and lower socioeconomic populations, leading to underutilization of CGM in these populations. This article reviews the scope and impact of these disparities on utilization of CGM and explores the factors that may be contributing to this issue.