Journal of Diabetes (Dec 2023)

糖尿病患者接受连续血糖监测和传感器增强胰岛素泵治疗的体验:对定性研究的系统综述

  • Patrizia Natale,
  • Sharon Chen,
  • Clara K. Chow,
  • Ngai Wah Cheung,
  • David Martinez‐Martin,
  • Corinne Caillaud,
  • Nicole Scholes‐Robertson,
  • Ayano Kelly,
  • Jonathan C. Craig,
  • Giovanni Strippoli,
  • Allison Jaure

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-0407.13454
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 12
pp. 1048 – 1069

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Abstract Aims Blood glucose control is central to the management of diabetes, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves glycemic control. We aimed to describe the perspectives of people with diabetes using CGM. Materials and methods We performed a systematic review of qualitative studies. Results Fifty‐four studies involving 1845 participants were included. Six themes were identified: gaining control and convenience (reducing pain and time, safeguarding against complications, achieving stricter glucose levels, and sharing responsibility with family); motivating self‐management (fostering ownership, and increasing awareness of glycemic control); providing reassurance and freedom (attaining peace of mind, and restoring social participation); developing confidence (encouraged by the endorsement of others, gaining operational skills, customizing settings for ease of use, and trust in the device); burdened with device complexities (bewildered by unfamiliar technology, reluctant to rely on algorithms, overwhelmed by data, frustrated with malfunctioning and inaccuracy, distressed by alerts, and bulkiness of machines interfering with lifestyle); and excluded by barriers to access (constrained by cost, lack of suppliers). Conclusions CGM can improve self‐management and confidence in patients managing diabetes. However, the technical issues, uncertainty in readings, and cost may limit the uptake. Education and training from the health professionals may help to reduce the practical and psychological burden for better patient outcomes.

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