This chapter provides an overview of continuous glucose monitors, connected insulin pens, and insulin pumps. It is specifically tailored for pharmacists seeking to enhance their understanding of technologies that support people living with diabetes. In an era marked by ever changing health-care innovations, it is critical for pharmacists to stay up to date with the latest tools and technologies that can significantly impact diabetes management and support. Pharmacists in a variety of practice settings will benefit from this chapter which provides practical strategies and tips in assisting patients with selecting the best technologies, troubleshooting technical issues, and interpreting data. Diabetes devices have evidence of improved glucose management when used optimally, which leads to improved patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Diabetes Technology

  • Katelyn O’Brien,
  • Diana Isaacs

摘要

This chapter provides an overview of continuous glucose monitors, connected insulin pens, and insulin pumps. It is specifically tailored for pharmacists seeking to enhance their understanding of technologies that support people living with diabetes. In an era marked by ever changing health-care innovations, it is critical for pharmacists to stay up to date with the latest tools and technologies that can significantly impact diabetes management and support. Pharmacists in a variety of practice settings will benefit from this chapter which provides practical strategies and tips in assisting patients with selecting the best technologies, troubleshooting technical issues, and interpreting data. Diabetes devices have evidence of improved glucose management when used optimally, which leads to improved patient outcomes and quality of life.