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Kanbour S, Everett E. Addressing disparities in technology use among patients with type 1 diabetes: a review. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 2024; 31:14-21. [PMID: 37882585 PMCID: PMC10841459 DOI: 10.1097/med.0000000000000840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The benefits of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps in the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D) are widely recognized. However, glaring disparities in access exist, particularly in marginalized and economically disadvantaged groups that stand to benefit significantly from diabetes technology use. We will review recent data describing drivers of these disparities and approaches to address the disparities. RECENT FINDINGS Several qualitative studies were published in recent years that have investigated the drivers of disparities reported over the past decades. These studies report that in addition to typical barriers seen in the diabetes technology, marginalized patients have unique challenges that make insulin pumps and CGMs less accessible. SUMMARY Barriers to technology use in these groups include stigmatization, lack of support, financial constraints, provider biases, stringent insurance policies, and clinic infrastructure. To address inequities, multifaceted strategies across community, healthcare, and provider sectors are essential. Key initiatives include enhancing public awareness, refining health policies, ensuring access to high-quality care, and emphasizing patient-centered approaches. The equitable use of technology can narrow the gap in T1D outcomes. The social and economic implications of suboptimal T1D management further underscore the urgency of these efforts for both improved health outcomes and cost-efficient care.
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- Sarah Kanbour
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, AMAN Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles. California, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Health Services Research, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles. California, USA
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles. California, USA
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Addala A. Making a Good Thing Even Better: Expanding Access and Applicability of Automated Insulin Delivery Systems to Benefit All Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 2023; 46:2126-2128. [PMID: 38011525 DOI: 10.2337/dci23-0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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- Ananta Addala
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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Dhaliwal R, Pereira RI, Diaz-Thomas AM, Powe CE, Yanes Cardozo LL, Joseph JJ. Eradicating Racism: An Endocrine Society Policy Perspective. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:1205-1215. [PMID: 35026013 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The Endocrine Society recognizes racism as a root cause of the health disparities that affect racial/ethnic minority communities in the United States and throughout the world. In this policy perspective, we review the sources and impact of racism on endocrine health disparities and propose interventions aimed at promoting an equitable, diverse, and just healthcare system. Racism in the healthcare system perpetuates health disparities through unequal access and quality of health services, inadequate representation of health professionals from racial/ethnic minority groups, and the propagation of the erroneous belief that socially constructed racial/ethnic groups constitute genetically and biologically distinct populations. Unequal care, particularly for common endocrine diseases such as diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and thyroid disease, results in high morbidity and mortality for individuals from racial/ethnic minority groups, leading to a high socioeconomic burden on minority communities and all members of our society. As health professionals, researchers, educators, and leaders, we have a responsibility to take action to eradicate racism from the healthcare system. Achieving this goal would result in high-quality health care services that are accessible to all, diverse workforces that are representative of the communities we serve, inclusive and equitable workplaces and educational settings that foster collaborative teamwork, and research systems that ensure that scientific advancements benefit all members of our society. The Endocrine Society will continue to prioritize and invest resources in a multifaceted approach to eradicate racism, focused on educating and engaging current and future health professionals, teachers, researchers, policy makers, and leaders.
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- Ruban Dhaliwal
- Endocrine Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Denver Health, Denver, Colorado, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado 80204, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38103, USA
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- Endocrine Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Departments of Cell and Molecular Biology and Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
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Romeo GR, Shaikh YA, Middelbeek RJW. Post-graduate medical education in the time of COVID-19: Not a remotely simple task. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:980505. [PMID: 36187134 PMCID: PMC9523131 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.980505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has stimulated a rapid shift towards telemedicine, which has had tremendous repercussions on all domains of the healthcare ecosystem. The effects of the transition to telemedicine on post-graduate medical education and on patient care provided by trainees have not been fully elucidated. Focusing on the multifaceted scope of endocrinology teaching clinics, the experience garnered by endocrinology fellows, preceptors, and patients through the adoption of virtual visits has shed new light on relevant challenges that require specific attention. First, we identified a divergent trend in glycated hemoglobin in people with type 1 diabetes according to their use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Second, the patient's perspective highlighted positive aspects, including expanded options for clinical care, but also limitations in communication with clinicians for people without access to videoconferencing tools or EHR-based portals. Finally, regarding medical training evaluation and skills-based learning, academic centers, professional organizations, and clinical educators should develop new teaching curricula suitable for a telemedicine-based environment. While simultaneously facing numerous pressures, fellows can potentially spearhead new models of care delivery and innovative approaches to clinical education leveraging telemedicine.
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- Giulio R. Romeo
- Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Pl, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- *Correspondence: Giulio R. Romeo, ; Roeland J. W. Middelbeek,
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- Department of Medicine, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Pl, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- *Correspondence: Giulio R. Romeo, ; Roeland J. W. Middelbeek,
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Morone JF, Teitelman AM, Cronholm PF, Hawkes CP, Lipman TH. Influence of social determinants of health barriers to family management of type 1 diabetes in Black single parent families: A mixed methods study. Pediatr Diabetes 2021; 22:1150-1161. [PMID: 34713537 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE US disparities in pediatric type 1 diabetes treatment and outcomes are increasing disproportionately among Black youth and compounded for youth from single parent homes. Despite worsened outcomes, Black youth from single parent homes and their caregivers are underrepresented in pediatric type 1 diabetes research. The purpose of this study was to understand the social determinants of health (SDOH) barriers that may contribute to health disparities and family management in Black youth with type 1 diabetes from single parent homes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A three-phase mixed methods study with self-identified Black single parents of youth with type 1 diabetes from an urban US pediatric diabetes center was conducted. Focus groups and interviews informed development of a parent-generated survey of SDOH barriers to diabetes management. Survey results are presented. RESULTS A resulting 71 item parent-generated survey was administered to 105 parents. Among all items, most problematic SDOH barriers included lack of social support, managing parent/child diabetes-related stress, difficulties accessing diabetes supplies, pain management, cost of food and diabetes camp, need to take time off from work, lack of skilled school staff, school absences and unsafe neighborhoods. Structural racism related to child welfare reporting, and police targeting were also notable concerns. CONCLUSIONS There is a critical need for clinical, community, and policy-related research and interventions, designed to reduce type 1 diabetes racial health disparities by addressing the impacts of SDOH as drivers of family management outcomes among Black youth from single parent families.
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- Jennifer F Morone
- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,National Clinician Scholars Program, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.,VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Veterans Health Administration, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Center for Public Health Initiatives, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Finnan M, Agarwal S. Identifying and Reducing Disparities in Young Adults With Diabetes. Diabetes Spectr 2021; 34:336-344. [PMID: 34866866 PMCID: PMC8603125 DOI: 10.2337/dsi21-0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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This article outlines how social and health care determinants can affect young adults with diabetes. The authors provide a detailed description of each determinant's influence on diabetes self-management and offer solutions to help mitigate these harmful effects.
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- Molly Finnan
- Department of Endocrinology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Fleischer Institute of Diabetes and Metabolism, New York Regional Center for Diabetes Translation Research, Division of Endocrinology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- Corresponding author: Shivani Agarwal,
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Schunk JE, Jacobsen KK, Stephens D, Watson A, Olsen CS, Casper TC, Glaser NS, Kuppermann N. Enroller Experience and Parental Familiarity of Disease Influence Participation in a Pediatric Trial. West J Emerg Med 2021; 22:1176-1182. [PMID: 34546895 PMCID: PMC8463059 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2021.4.54647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction Acquiring parental consent is critical to pediatric clinical research, especially in interventional trials. In this study we investigated demographic, clinical, and environmental factors associated with likelihood of parental permission for enrollment in a study of therapies for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in children. Methods We analyzed data from patients and parents who were approached for enrollment in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) Fluid Therapies Under Investigation in DKA (FLUID) trial at one major participating center. We determined the influence of various factors on patient enrollment, including gender, age, distance from home to hospital, insurance status, known vs new onset of diabetes, glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c), DKA severity, gender of the enroller, experience of the enroller, and time of enrollment. Patients whose parents consented to participate were compared to those who declined participation using bivariable and multivariable analyses controlling for the enroller. Results A total of 250 patient/parent dyads were approached; 177 (71%) agreed to participate, and 73 (29%) declined. Parents of patients with previous episodes of DKA agreed to enroll more frequently than those with a first DKA episode (94.3% for patients with 1–2 previous DKA episodes, 92.3% for > 2 previous episodes, vs 64.9% for new onset diabetes and 63.2% previously diagnosed but no previous DKA). Participation was also more likely with more experienced enrollers (odds ratio [95% confidence interval] of participation for an enroller with more than two years’ experience vs less than two years: 2.46 [1.53, 3.97]). After adjusting for demographic and clinical factors, significant associations between participation and both DKA history and enroller experience remained. Patient age, gender, distance of home from hospital, glycemic control, insurance status, and measures of DKA severity were not associated with likelihood of participation. Conclusion Familiarity with the disease process (previously diagnosed diabetes and previous experience with DKA) and experience of the enroller favorably influenced the likelihood of parental permission for enrollment in a study of DKA in children.
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- Jeff E Schunk
- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- University of California Davis Health, Department of Pediatrics, Sacramento, California
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- University of California Davis Health, Department of Pediatrics, Sacramento, California.,University of California Davis Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, Sacramento, California
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Seewoodhary J. Black Lives Matter: tackling racial and ethnic inequalities in diabetes health care. PRACTICAL DIABETES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pdi.2338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Jason Seewoodhary
- BSc (Hons), MBBCh (Hons), MRCP (UK), MSc (Dist), MRCGP (UK), DRCOG (UK), General Practitioner with a Special Interest in Diabetes & Endocrinology, NHS England, UK
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Ferrari GE, Valenzuela JM, Wolf RM. Assessing disparities in barriers to attending pediatric diabetes camp. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2020; 33:1597-1600. [PMID: 33035190 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2020-0348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES While the benefits of diabetes camp programs are well established, minority youth are underrepresented in camp attendance. No research to date has explored barriers to camp attendance or potential disparities in those barriers. Further, little is known about sources families prioritize in seeking diabetes information and support. METHODS This was a prospective survey of families of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) using convenience sampling during normally-scheduled clinic visits. Thirty-nine children and their caregivers completed the survey. Results were analyzed for prevalence and mean number of reported barriers, benefits, and diabetes information networks. RESULTS Age range was 5-15 years and mean duration of diabetes was 2.9 years (0.4-9y). The most prevalent barriers were location, cost, and concern about sending children to overnight camp. Caregivers had high level of knowledge of camp benefits. Participants reported engaging with the diabetes community through interactions with their diabetes team, Facebook groups, and the JDRF. CONCLUSION Increasing awareness, transportation assistance, and scholarship funding all may increase accessibility of diabetes camps. Diabetes clinic and online or social media groups are both acceptable means of disseminating information about diabetes camp. Further research is indicated to verify if these results are applicable to the larger diabetes community.
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- Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, United States
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Thabit H, Prabhu JN, Mubita W, Fullwood C, Azmi S, Urwin A, Doughty I, Leelarathna L. Use of Factory-Calibrated Real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Time in Target and HbA 1c in a Multiethnic Cohort of Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: The MILLENNIALS Study. Diabetes Care 2020; 43:2537-2543. [PMID: 32723843 DOI: 10.2337/dc20-0736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE International type 1 diabetes registries have shown that HbA1c levels are highest in young people with type 1 diabetes; however, improving their glycemic control remains a challenge. We propose that use of the factory-calibrated Dexcom G6 CGM system would improve glycemic control in this cohort. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We conducted a randomized crossover trial in young people with type 1 diabetes (16-24 years old) comparing the Dexcom G6 CGM system and self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). Participants were assigned to the interventions in random order during two 8-week study periods. During SMBG, blinded continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) was worn by each participant for 10 days at the start, week 4, and week 7 of the control period. HbA1c measurements were drawn after enrollment and before and after each treatment period. The primary outcome was time in range 70-180 mg/dL. RESULTS Time in range was significantly higher during CGM compared with control (35.7 ± 13.5% vs. 24.6 ± 9.3%; mean difference 11.1% [95% CI 7.0-15.2]; P < 0.001). CGM use reduced mean sensor glucose (219.7 ± 37.6 mg/dL vs. 251.9 ± 36.3 mg/dL; mean difference -32.2 mg/dL [95% CI -44.5 to -20.0]; P < 0.001) and time above range (61.7 ± 15.1% vs. 73.6 ± 10.4%; mean difference 11.9% [95% CI -16.4 to -7.4]; P < 0.001). HbA1c level was reduced by 0.76% (95% CI -1.1 to -0.4) (-8.5 mmol/mol [95% CI -12.4 to -4.6]; P < 0.001). Times spent below range (<70 mg/dL and <54 mg/dL) were low and comparable during both study periods. Sensor wear was 84% during the CGM period. CONCLUSIONS CGM use in young people with type 1 diabetes improves time in target and HbA1c levels compared with SMBG.
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- Hood Thabit
- Manchester Diabetes Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, U.K. .,Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K
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- Manchester Diabetes Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, U.K
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- Manchester Diabetes Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, U.K
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- Manchester Diabetes Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, U.K
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- Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, U.K
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- Manchester Diabetes Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, U.K.,Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K
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