Contemporary Diabetes Technology and the Patient Experience

What psychosocial and emerging challenges are associated with contemporary diabetes technology use among adults with type 1 diabetes?In this qualitative study of 535 adults receiving care within a large academic health system, participants described several novel concerns underrepresented in the literature, including environmental impact of device-related waste, travel burden, distress surrounding device replacement and insurance navigation, and apprehension about digital security.This study’s results suggest that modern diabetes technology introduces structural and societal challenges that warrant attention to improve the patient-centeredness and long-term acceptability of technology-dependent diabetes care.

Corresponding Author: Estelle M. Everett, MD, MHS, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, 1100 Glendon, Ste 850, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (eeverett@mednet.ucla.edu).

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