Overview
The purpose of the study is to improve patient-reported outcomes by improving patient's satisfaction and quality of life (QOL) with glucose monitoring device through pre and post satisfaction survey of patient with diabetes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- aged 18 or older
- diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes who are on insulin
- able to speak and understand English language
- scheduled to receive a standard inpatient diabetes education consultation
- must not have used CGM in the six months prior to admission
- owns a smartphone
- demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and be capable of providing informed consent to participate in the program
Exclusion Criteria:
- those who are known to be pregnant. This is due to complexity of pregnancy-related changes in glucose metabolism and increased skin sensitivity, or changes in skin condition to adhesives and materials used in CGM devices.
- non-English speakers. As this is small study to evaluate which method is favorable using a survey only validated in English, enrolling non-English speakers would require additional resources/translations/personnel for evaluation and the education intervention that are not logistically possible right now.