Continuous glucose monitoring in older people with diabetes and memory problems: A mixed-methods feasibility study in the UK
BMJ Open Nov 25, 2019
Mattishent K, Lane K, Salter C, et al. - In this mixed-methods feasibility study in community dwellings in the UK of individuals aged ≥ 65 with diabetes and abbreviated mental test score ≤ 8 or known dementia (n = 49), experts examined the feasibility of trialing a continuous glucose monitoring intervention in the community setting in elderly persons with diabetes and memory problems. Qualitative interviews discovered that the device does not intervene in the daily activities, usability and comfort was positive, and it was beneficial for carers in monitoring individuals’ glucose concentrations. In conclusion, the device was acceptable to people, and in monitoring the individual's glucose concentrations, higher ease was reported by carers. Nonetheless, because of the necessity for users to conduct ≥ 3 scans per day, completeness of data capture differed notably with this device. Moreover, in the elderly population with memory problems, real-time devices with automated data transfer could be an apter choice.
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