Continuous Glucose Monitoring As a Behavior Modification Tool
Article Figures & Tables
Figures
- FIGURE 1
CGM questionnaire. Demographic questions included in the survey are not shown.
Tables
- TABLE 1
Baseline Characteristics of Study Participants
Participants (n = 40) Age, years 36 (19–68) Weight, lb 180 (111–253) BMI, kg/m2 27.8 (21.0–47.0) Sex Male 19 (47.5) Female 21 (52.5) Ethnicity African American 2 (5) Caucasian 33 (82.5) Asian 2 (5) Multiple races reported 3 (7.5) Reported A1C, % 7.5 (5.5–9.0) CGM brand Medtronic 16 (40) Dexcom 22(55) FreeStyle Libre 0 (0) Missing information 2 (5) CGM use duration <3 months 5 (12.5) 3–6 months 5 (12.5) 6–12 months 4 (10.0) 1–2 years 6 (15.0) 2–3 years 4 (10.0) >3 years 16 (40.0) Insulin delivery MDI regimen 9 (22.5) Insulin pump 31 (77.5) Data are mean (range) or n (%).
- TABLE 2
Key Survey Findings
Question. Yes. No. Do Not Know. Did Before CGM Use Missing Information Noticed how food affects sugar? 87.5 (35) 7.5 (3) 5.0 (2) — — Excluded or limited sugared beverages? 2.5 (1) 13.0 (5) — 82.5 (33) 2.5 (1) Excluded or limited rice? 22.5 (9) 55.0 (22) — 22.5 (9) — Excluded or limited cereals? 15.0 (6) 40.0 (16) — 45.0 (18) — Read labels for fiber content? 15.0 (6) 30 (12) 5.0 (2) 50.0 (20) — Increased activity or exercised more? 42.5 (17) 22.5 (9) 7.5 (3) 27.5 (11) — Were more likely to go for a walk or perform physical activity after a meal in response to rising blood glucose levels on CGM system? 47.5 (19) 35 (14) 5.0 (2) 12.5 (5) — CGM contributed to a healthier lifestyle? 90.0 (36) 2.5 (1) 2.5 (1) — 5.0 (2) Data are % (n).
In this Issue
April 2020, 38(2)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring As a Behavior Modification Tool
