Table 2.
Survey items: “I am sure I can …” | Youth <13 years of age | Youth ≥13 years of age | Parents |
---|---|---|---|
Insert sensor | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.34 |
Calibrate sensor | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.51 |
Keep the receiver | 0.32 | 0.41 | 0.58 |
Look at the receiver | 0.48 | 0.59 | 0.53 |
Respond to CGM alarms | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.50 |
Charge the receiver | 0.61 | 0.54 | 0.51 |
Ask for help with CGM | 0.49 | 0.55 | — |
Wear/work with child to wear CGM at least 6 days a week | 0.61 | 0.26 | 0.45 |
Talk to my parents if having a hard time using CGM | 0.43 | 0.38 | — |
Respond to CGM alarms at school | 0.55 | 0.55 | — |
Respond to CGM alarms when with friends | 0.51 | 0.63 | — |
Download CGM data | — | 0.17 | 0.53 |
Problem-solve technical difficulties with device | — | 0.60 | 0.53 |
Adjust insulin dose based on real-time data | — | 0.55 | 0.52 |
Adjust insulin dose based on downloaded CGM data | — | 0.46 | 0.52 |
Speak with medical team if needing help with CGM | — | — | 0.50 |
Share CGM responsibilities with child | — | — | 0.42 |
Be encouraging and supportive working with child on CGM | — | — | 0.41 |
Cronbach's α | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.82 |
Items are shortened for ease of presentation.
CGM, continuous glucose monitoring.