Implementing continuous glucose monitoring in public primary care for type 2 diabetes management: a convergent mixed-methods study of patient and provider experiences in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is highly prevalent in Singapore, yet glycemic control remains suboptimal in primary care. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) offers real-time feedback that may improve self-management, but adoption in Asian primary care settings is limited by cost and system integration challenges. This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and perceived impact of CGM implementation in Singapore's public primary care clinics using a convergent mixed-methods design.

Methods

A CGM pilot program was conducted across five public polyclinics. We studied a purposive sample of 12 adults with T2D and 10 primary care providers. Patients used CGM sensors for two cycles over a three- to six-month period. Quantitative surveys assessed usability, satisfaction,

SUBMITTER: Tyagi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12577197 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature