Likes about RT-CGMa data sharing |
“That if I am having a low blood sugar someone else is aware and can help if I need it”
“Made us both aware of my situation and allowed us to work together on my progress and challenges”
“He saved me by calling when I had a very low blood sugar”
“She sees how challenging it is to maintain good control”
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“I liked being able to have instant access to her numbers”
“It was comforting to know where his blood sugars were”
“It is very helpful and allows us all as a family to suggest treatment decisions”
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Dislikes about RT CGM data sharing |
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Recommendations for other people like you for RT-CGM with data sharing |
“I felt freedom and constant knowledge of glucose. Do it! Do it! Freedom”
“Be patient and just know that your partner is looking out for you”
“Diabetes is a roller coaster experience, it will take time to learn how to deal with it!”
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“Highly recommend the CGM and shared data, has helped the family dynamics (i.e., reducing anxiety and constant stress of asking ___ to check his blood sugars”
“My husband is exceptional with no temper. It might be hard for some people if they didn’t have the right kind of relationship”
“As long as there is already good communication and the [person with diabetes] is willing to take responsibility rather than making you their ‘blood sugar police,’ I think it can be great”
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Recommended intervention improvements |
“I need to know more about adjusting alarm sounds for highs”
“A bit more training on the computer program that stores the results?”
“The clarity apps are helpful, and produce a big picture of the complications of the disease, but they do not help much when I want to know how many units of insulin I need to drop or increase the reading by ‘x’ units”
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“Follow up every week”
“….Talk about the [CGM] data over time”
“Remember older people might forget certain things over time like” calibrating” CGM with [meter] blood glucose readings”
“Could have used additional written instructions on how to install a new transmitter to the phone”
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