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. 2024 Sep 20;17:3521–3534. doi: 10.2147/DMSO.S466734

Table 1.

Interview Questions

Phase Topic Example Questions
Introduction Introduction
  • What is the most challenging aspect of managing type 2 diabetes for you?

Main Interview Challenges
  • What problems did you encounter with using the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)?

  • What difficulties or issues have you faced while using the CGM? If you had difficulties, how did you cope with them?

Changes in daily lives
  • How has using the CGM affected your daily life?


- Can you describe any specific changes in your work, school, or home life?
- How did using the CGM affect your diet, exercise, etc.?
- Has there been any change in your medication or insulin usage since using the CGM?
Benefits
  • What are some of the benefits you have experienced with using the CGM?

  • Do you have any special experiences where using the CGM helped you manage your diabetes better?

Feeling
  • How did you feel when you first started using the CGM?

  • How do you feel about using the CGM compared to finger-prick blood glucose testing? Can you describe the differences between the two?

Suggestions
  • Can you share your thoughts on using a new device?

  • Are there any improvements you think should be made to the CGM?

Closing Closing
  • Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience with the CGM?