JMIR Diabetes · Published 2025-05-09 · DOI 10.2196/69061
Abstract BackgroundContinuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is used to assess glycemic trends and guide therapeutic changes for people with diabetes. We aimed to increase patient access to this tool by equipping primary care physicians (PCPs) to accurately interpret and integrate CGM into their practice via a multidisciplinary team approach. ObjectiveThe primary objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of integrating CGM into primary care clinics using a multidisciplinary approach that included a clinical pharmacist (PharmD) and a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES). MethodsEighteen PCPs received a 1-hour video training module from an endocrinologist teaching a systematic stepwise approach to CGM interpretation. Patient inclusion criteria included type 2 diabetes mellitus, ≥18 years old, hemoglobin A1c1c1c1c1c1ctP ResultsThe CGM users (n=46) had a mean (SD) age of 62.39 (14.57) years, and 14/46 participants (30%) were female. The mean (SD) time in range increased by 28.06%, from 43.25% (33.41%) at baseline to 71.31% (25.49%) postintervention (PP1cP ConclusionsThe integration of CGM into primary care clinics to increase patient access is feasible and effective using a multidisciplinary approach.
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