Table 3.

Additional Tips for Successful Implementation of Diabetes Technology and RPM

• Diabetes technology is a rapidly changing field, with new products constantly in the pipeline. To stay abreast of the ever-changing technology landscape: o Be prepared to update all of the clinic’s technology-related software and apps at least quarterly. o Be on the lookout for information about new technology in the development pipeline, as well as new products receiving FDA clearance, and become familiar with these in a timely manner. • In addition to reviewing patients’ diabetes data during in-person or virtual visits, HCPs can manage data asynchronously and communicate findings and recommendations via different telehealth options such as patient message portals. Identify the processes that will work best for your clinic. • For HCPs just beginning to incorporate technology, start with one device or connected tool and one motivated patient and add to your technology program one step at a time. • Be sure that all recommendations regarding technology use are individualized based on patient characteristics and customized to meet their specific needs and preferences. • Prepare your clinics and patients for a not-too-distant future in which it may become common for many tests formerly performed in clinics, as well as vital statistics and other health monitoring, to occur from patients’ homes and transmitted or communicated to HCPs remotely. • Be sure to refer patients to online informational resources such as: o American Diabetes Association website: www.diabetes.org o Instructional videos offered on device manufacturers’ websites or YouTube channels