Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type II Diabetes

A Systematic Review of the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Insulin Pumps with Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Presenter: Jordan Rose

Presenter Status: Faculty

Department: Nursing

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Abstract:
As type II diabetes mellitus continues to rise in the United States, clinicians are utilizing more advanced treatment interventions. While insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a standard method of medication delivery and monitoring in patients with insulin-dependent type I diabetes, insurance companies have refused to cover those medical supplies for patients with poorly-controlled type II diabetes. This systematic review of the clinical literature evaluates the effectiveness and financial cost of using the pump and CGM technology in the poorly-controlled type II population. The initial clinical trials have indicated improved glycemic levels and patient satisfaction with the use of the pumps and CGM. The evidence also suggests a cost savings due to decreased emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to hypoglycemic events.