Abstract
Background: Optimal usage of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) requires adequate training of the users. Providing patients with a CGM system without such a training usually doesn't lead to the intended improvement in metabolic control. Methods: In Germany we developed a structured training program ("SPECTRUM") to ensure a high quality standard for the use of CGM systems. Results: This program is suitably for patients of all age groups and is applicable to all CGM systems and all forms of insulin therapy. A curriculum was also developed so that training centers with less experience with CGM could become capable of offering comprehensive CGM training. Conclusions: We believe that usage of such a program can be an important step forward in achieving more widespread acceptance and use of CGM systems. Translations in other languages and evaluation with a controlled clinical trial are planned.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 284-289 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01.03.2017 |
DFG Research Classification Scheme
- 2.22-17 Endocrinology, Diabetology, Metabolism