A new series of recommendations from JDRF/UK has set out to help ensure people with type 1 diabetes can improve access to wearable technology to manage their diabetes.

JDRF Pathway to Choice program released a report capturing the barriers, motivations, and opportunities of people with type 1 diabetes regarding medical technology.

This program in the UK aims to build awareness and access to insulin pumps, CGM’s and Flash glucose meters for persons with type 1 diabetes.

The report has three recommendations;

• More patient time spent with specialist healthcare educators.
• Mandatory training covering type 1 diabetes technology for doctors and nurses.
• Clinical commissioning groups to reach out to lower socio-economic groups that might be overlooked.

Karen Addington, JDRF UK’s Chief Executive states, “JDRF believes everyone who wants or would benefit from type 1 diabetes technology should gain access to it”.

As diabetes educators, nurses, doctors, dietitians, and care-givers, we support this effort in the UK for expanding access to technology that can assist people with type 1 diabetes for tighter, healthier glucose control.

Looking forward to the time that this access might be available for all persons with type 1 diabetes! 

Read more by clicking here.

Written by Catherine Cullinane RN, CDCES, our resident Technology Thursday Content Writer

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