The use of technology in type 2 diabetes and prediabetes: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT: The increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes, which represents 90% of diabetes cases globally, is a major public health concern. Improved glucose management reduces the risk of vascular complications and mortality; however, only a small proportion of the type 2 diabetes population have blood glucose levels within the recommended treatment targets. In recent years, diabetes technologies have revolutionised the care of people with type 1 diabetes, and it is becoming increasingly evident that people with type 2 diabetes can also benefit from these advances. In this review, we describe the current knowledge regarding the role of technologies for people living with type 2 diabetes and the evidence supporting their use in clinical practice. We conclude that continuous glucose monitoring systems d

SUBMITTER: Liarakos AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11446986 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature