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SynthesisJournal of diabetes2023

Patient experiences of continuous glucose monitoring and sensor-augmented insulin pump therapy for diabetes: A systematic review of qualitative studies.

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 and 1 more

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Synthesis in Journal of diabetes, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06473480 (Continuous GLUCOse Monitoring System With a SENSor Compared to Fingerstick Glucose Monitoring in Surgical Wards), which is not on this map. Cited by 29 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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29citing papers in PubMed, 4 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT06473480 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Continuous GLUCOse Monitoring System With a SENSor Compared to Fingerstick Glucose Monitoring in Surgical Wards (GLUCOSENS)

TypeinterventionalSponsorOdense University HospitalRan2024 to 2025Enrolled329ConditionsDiabetes Mellitus, Hypoglycemia (Diabetic), Hypoglycemia Night, HyperglycemiaArmsAbbott FreeStyle Libre System 2 Plus, Abbott Freestyle Libre Pro
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

29 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 50 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Continuous glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of barriers and opportunities for care improvement.International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Patrizia NataleSydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2825-2993
Sharon ChenSydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Clara K ChowWestmead Applied Research Centre, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Ngai Wah CheungWestmead Applied Research Centre, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
David Martinez-MartinThe University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Corinne CaillaudCharles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Nicole Scholes-RobertsonSydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Ayano KellyCentre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia.
Jonathan C CraigCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
Giovanni StrippoliSydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Allison JaureSydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
The University of Sydney · AUFlinders University · AULiverpool Hospital · AUUniversity of Foggia · IT

Funding

The University of Sydney Robinson Fellowship
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsBlood 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

methodsWe performed a systematic review of qualitative studies.

resultsFifty-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).

conclusionsCGM 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.

Indexed as

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1HyperinsulinismInsulinsBlood GlucoseBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringContinuous Glucose MonitoringHumansHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinInsulin Infusion SystemsPatient Outcome AssessmentQuality of LifeBlood GlucoseHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinInsulins1型糖尿病2型糖尿病continuous glucose monitoringinsulin pump therapypatient experiencestype 1 diabetestype 2 diabetes患者体验胰岛素泵治疗连续血糖监测

Identifiers

PMID37551735
PMCPMC10755613
OpenAlexW4385659547

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