Use of Technology in the Management of Diabetes

Volume 05, Issue 09

May 2014

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Use of Technology in the Management of Diabetes

Interview with:

Alison B. Evert, MS, RD, CDE, Coordinator of Diabetes Education Programs, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Expectations for technology

Patients may have unrealistic expectations about insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGM). They may think use of this equipment will completely eliminate the need for injections and checking glucose levels.

In general, little evidence exists to guide clinical...