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Julia K Mader1, Bruno Guerci2, Lamya AlZubaidi3
1Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
|August 3, 2026
Summary
A new role-based framework standardizes continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) education for healthcare professionals (HCPs). This ensures better training and broader access to CGM for people with diabetes (PwD).
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes Management
- Medical Education
Background:
- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is essential for insulin-treated people with diabetes (PwD).
- Healthcare professionals (HCPs) face training barriers, limiting broader CGM access.
- A standardized approach to CGM education is needed for diverse HCP roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a role-based competency framework for healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
- To stratify CGM-related knowledge and skills for HCPs interacting with people with diabetes (PwD) using CGM.
- To address barriers in CGM training and awareness among HCPs.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary, international panel of CGM-experienced clinicians and diabetes educators convened.
- Competencies were derived from existing guidance, reviewed, refined, and organized into domains.
- The framework was mapped to four distinct responsibility levels based on HCP roles.
Main Results:
- The framework includes four levels: awareness, competence, expertise, and leadership.
- Competencies span system knowledge, clinical application, special situations, and leadership domains.
- Levels are defined by HCP roles, specifying core knowledge, skills, and referral strategies, reducing implementation barriers.
Conclusions:
- A consensus-driven, role-oriented framework provides a pragmatic structure for CGM education.
- Mapping competencies to roles and skills facilitates HCPs in introducing CGM.
- This framework aims to enhance the benefits of CGM for both HCPs and people with diabetes (PwD).
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