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Kevin Cowart1,2,3, Wendy H Updike3,4, Rachel Franks2,3
1College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Introduction:
CGM is an evidence-based intervention to improve glycemic control in persons with T1D and T2D using insulin. Use of CGM in persons with T2D not using insulin is not well studied.
Areas Covered:
Existing clinical evidence for the use of CGM in persons with T2D is reviewed with a focus on persons with T2D not using insulin. Additional perspective and consideration are provided on the role and rationale for using CGM in persons with T2D not using insulin.
Expert Opinion:
On the basis of available evidence, persons with T2D not using insulin benefit clinically through reduction in HbA1c, and improvement in time in range. Additional benefits include improvement in behavior modification, satisfaction, quality of life, empowerment, and diabetes distress. Drivers of these benefits are independent of insulin use in persons with T2D and may include an improved understanding of how diet, lifestyle, and exercise impact diabetes through CGM use. Clinical benefits from CGM independent of medication use include ability to modify health behavior and subsequently improve self-management.
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