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Implementing a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) user-wear experience in an advanced diabetes course significantly improved student empathy and counseling knowledge compared to traditional lectures. Foundational knowledge did not change.

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  • Medical Education
  • Endocrinology
  • Pharmacy Education

Background:

  • Advanced diabetes education courses are crucial for healthcare professionals.
  • Traditional didactic lectures may not fully capture the nuances of diabetes management technology.
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is a key technology in modern diabetes care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the educational value of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) user-wear experience in an advanced diabetes elective.
  • To assess the impact of CGM user-wear on student empathy and diabetes-related knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental pre-post intervention study design was employed.
  • Third-year pharmacy students participated in didactic education and a CGM user-wear experience.
  • Empathy and knowledge (foundational and counseling) were assessed using validated scales and multiple-choice questions at three time points.

Main Results:

  • The CGM user-wear experience led to a significant increase in students' self-perceived empathy.
  • Student counseling knowledge significantly improved following the CGM user-wear intervention.
  • No significant change was observed in students' foundational knowledge of diabetes.

Conclusions:

  • A CGM user-wear experience offers distinct educational benefits over traditional lectures in diabetes education.
  • Implementing CGM user-wear experiences can effectively enhance empathy and practical counseling skills in future healthcare providers.
  • Advanced diabetes elective courses serve as an optimal setting for integrating CGM user-wear experiences to maximize learning outcomes.