Use of Technology in Older Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Clinical Characteristics and Glycemic Metrics.

ABSTRACT: Background: The use of diabetes-related technology, both for insulin administration and glucose monitoring, has shown benefits in older adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, the characteristics of older adults with T1D and their use of technology in real-world situations are not well documented. Methods: Older adults (age ≥65 years) with T1D, using insulin pump or multiple daily injections (MDI) for insulin administration, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) or glucometer (blood glucose monitoring [BGM]) for glucose monitoring were evaluated. Participants wore CGM for 2 weeks, completed surveys, and underwent laboratory evaluation. Results: We evaluated 165 older adults with T1D; mean age 70 ± 10 years, diabetes duration 40 ± 17 years, an

SUBMITTER: Munshi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8783629 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature