Hands On Webinar | Optimizing AID Systems: Case-Based Strategies for Individualization | Recording-Optimizing AID Systems: Case-Based Strategies for Individualization

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In a recent webinar focused on improving diabetes care, a panel of experts, moderated by Paige Johnson, an RN and CDCES, discussed strategies for optimizing automated insulin delivery (AID) systems and individualized care for diabetes patients. The session began with Paige sharing her experience in diabetes education, emphasizing the importance of matching patients with the right technology to enhance their management journey.<br /><br />Dr. Eric Johnson and Dr. Eden Miller were primary presenters. Dr. Johnson introduced various AID systems, highlighting their evolution and benefits, such as reduced hypoglycemia, enhanced quality of life, and fewer subcutaneous insulin injections. The technologies discussed included the MiniMed 780G, Omnipod 5, Tandem T-Slim X2, and others, each having distinct features suited to different patient needs and preferences.<br /><br />Dr. Miller emphasized the importance of aligning AID technology with individual patient characteristics and lifestyle, stressing robust patient-provider communication to ensure the technology fits the patient's everyday life. Challenges like cost, device functionality, and user engagement were dissected, with practical tips offered for each.<br /><br />A special discussion addressed insulin pumps for individuals with type 2 diabetes, highlighting their potential to overcome insulin inertia and improve quality of life despite common assumptions that pump therapy is primarily for type 1 diabetes.<br /><br />The webinar concluded with a Q&A session, addressing practical concerns about managing diabetes with AID systems, such as exercise adjustments and troubleshooting pump errors. Key takeaways included the critical role of AID systems in modern diabetes management and strategies for effective usage tailored to individual patient needs.

Keywords

diabetes care

automated insulin delivery

AID systems

individualized care

MiniMed 780G

Omnipod 5

Tandem T-Slim X2

insulin pumps

type 2 diabetes

patient-provider communication