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Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) adoption in India is hindered by cost, awareness, and access issues. Solutions include affordable devices and tailored reimbursement models to improve diabetes management.

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  • Endocrinology
  • Medical Technology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) offers significant benefits for diabetes care globally.
  • However, widespread adoption in India is limited by various challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the unmet needs and barriers to CGM adoption in India.
  • To propose practical, context-specific solutions for increasing CGM uptake.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a narrative review of existing literature and data on CGM in India.
  • It identifies economic, infrastructural, clinical, and sociocultural barriers.

Main Results:

  • Key barriers include limited awareness, high costs, lack of reimbursement, and unequal access across urban/rural areas.
  • Psychological burdens like alarm fatigue and stigma also impede adoption.
  • Emerging cost-effective CGM devices with advanced features show promise.

Conclusions:

  • A multifaceted strategy is needed, including affordable, climate-adapted devices and India-specific reimbursement.
  • Educational initiatives and digital ecosystems are crucial for widespread CGM adoption.
  • Innovations can improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for people with diabetes in India.