Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 1, 2026

Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital
Published on: June 11, 2012
Perceptions About CGMs Among Primary Care Physicians and Endocrinologists
Consuela Dennis1, Eugene Wright2, Stephanie Kohn3
1CCS Medical, 161 Fountain Parkway N, St Petersburg, FL 33716.
Objectives:
To identify clinicians' current practice behaviors, attitudes, and obstacles shaping continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use.
Study Design:
This structured survey asked clinicians about their practice environments, their views on the value of CGM and the importance of comprehensive training and education, their preferred prescribing channels for CGM, and details specific to each practice type.
Methods:
Survey participants were selected by PureSpectrum, which used the PureScore system to evaluate participant suitability, collect data, and analyze results. The data show the percentage of respondents in each clinician group who answered each question.
Results:
Responses from 101 primary care physicians (PCPs) and 106 endocrinologists were obtained for analysis. Levels of familiarity with the newest CGM technologies were consistent among PCPs and endocrinologists. A large percentage of both PCPs and endocrinologists indicated that concerns about patients' ability to afford CGM were a main reason for prescribing traditional blood glucose monitoring. The majority of PCPs (69%) and endocrinologists (73%) who prescribe CGM prefer the durable medical equipment (DME) channel. Most PCPs (92%) and endocrinologists (91%) indicated they would likely prescribe CGM through the DME channel more often if those suppliers offered disease education and coaching. A large percentage of endocrinologists (76%) and a smaller percentage of PCPs (45%) reported feeling pressured by health insurers to prescribe through the pharmacy channel.
Conclusion:
Clinician prescribing behaviors continue to be shaped by systemic barriers, including insurance pressures and concerns about patient ability/readiness to use CGM technology.
Related Concept Videos
Hypoglycemia and Glucagon
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern
Health Perception Patterns
Health perception patterns offer valuable insights into a patient's lifestyle habits and how they may impact their GI health. These patterns include:
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational
Hyperglycemia
Errors occurring during blood pressure monitoring
Several factors...
Diabetes: Management and Pharmacotherapy
Insulin remains the cornerstone of treatment for most patients with type 1 and many...