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. 2022 Nov 15;35(4):398–404. doi: 10.2337/dsi22-0011

Table 1.

Assessment Checklist for Inpatient Use of Personal Diabetes Devices

Components Assessment Criteria
Patient Patient does not have DKA, HHS, suicidal ideation, or critical illness.
Patient is alert and oriented and has a basic understanding of the use of the diabetes device.
Patient is physically able to operate the device without assistance (e.g., is able to independently remove and replace a CGM sensor, push appropriate buttons, and see information on the device screen).
Patient is willing to co-manage the device and make appropriate setting adjustments when recommended by the inpatient diabetes team.
Patient has access to replacement supplies in the hospital room.
Device There is no evidence of device damage or defect.
Download does not show a predominate pattern of hyperglycemia that may indicate the need for setting adjustments.
Download does not show a pattern of hypoglycemia that may indicate the need for setting adjustments.
Download does not show a basal-heavy insulin regimen that may indicate the need for setting adjustments.
Download shows that patient is able to administer bolus insulin doses and use the device bolus calculator and delivery system correctly.

HHS, hyperosmolar, hyperglycemia syndrome.