Diabetes Management in Long-Term Care Facilities with a Focus on CGM Technology | Recording-Diabetes Management in Long-Term Care Facilities with a Focus on CGM Technology

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During a recent webinar hosted by the ADA Clinical Centers and Programs Interest Group, speakers discussed the importance of managing diabetes in older adults, especially those residing in long-term care facilities. Dr. Nuzat Shalisa, a clinical endocrinologist, moderated the session, introducing experts like Dr. Mehta Munshi, Dr. Narshera Pandya, and Dr. Thayer Idrees.<br /><br />Dr. Munshi emphasized the prevalence and complexity of diabetes among older adults in nursing homes, highlighting issues like erratic food intake and reliance on staff for diabetes management. Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) was discussed as a critical tool to better manage diabetes in these settings, offering more accurate data than traditional fingerstick methods. This aids in understanding glucose patterns, reducing episodes of hypo- and hyperglycemia.<br /><br />Dr. Pandya addressed the various challenges faced by both patients and care providers in these facilities. She noted the importance of individualized goals and comprehensive geriatric assessments to ensure better care. The need for improved training for staff on using technological aids like CGMs was stressed, given the high turnover and varied expertise in long-term care facilities.<br /><br />Dr. Idrees underlined the impact of CGM adoption on quality of life and staff workload, proposing CGMs as a way to reduce the burden of frequent blood sugar checks. He pointed out the ongoing shifts toward integrating technology into routine care, necessitating proper education and practice adjustments for healthcare professionals in elderly care settings.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar underscored the urgent need for advancing diabetes management in older adults through strategic use of technology and specialized training for caregivers.

Keywords

diabetes management

older adults

long-term care

Continuous Glucose Monitoring

CGM

nursing homes

geriatric assessments

caregiver training

technology integration

webinar