Integrating the Use of CGMs in Clinical Practice: Addressing Barriers and Optimizing Clinical Workflow

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In the ADA Diabetes Technology Interest Group's webinar, moderated by Assistant Professor Yaoguang Zheng, the focus was on integrating continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) into clinical practice, primarily in primary care settings. Dr. Eric Johnson and Dr. Rama Gyanchandani discussed the benefits, challenges, and strategies for implementing CGM technology. Dr. Johnson highlighted issues such as technology requirements, training, and potential pitfalls like data overload and reimbursement challenges, emphasizing solutions like robust training, efficient workflow, and leveraging industry support. He advocated for team-based management to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Gyanchandani presented on integrating CGM data into electronic health records (EHRs), noting the benefits of enhanced patient engagement and clinical workflow efficiency. She detailed Cedars-Sinai's integration process using platforms like Gluco and Libre, which eased data access and improved documentation. Both speakers underscored the importance of training healthcare providers and integrating such technologies into medical education to improve patient care. They also discussed challenges in implementing CGM in hospitals due to FDA approval limitations and the need for systematic data use. The session concluded with a Q&A, focusing on enhancing primary care providers' engagement with CGM technology.

Keywords

continuous glucose monitoring

CGM integration

primary care

electronic health records

EHR integration

patient engagement

healthcare training

FDA approval

data management