Perceived Usefulness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices at the Workplace: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Qualitative Study

Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
Jessica ScharfAdrian Loerbroks

Abstract

Previous research suggests that psychosocial working conditions may detrimentally affect diabetes self-management behavior at work, including self-monitoring of glucose levels. We aimed to better understand the potential usefulness of continuous glucose monitoring devices at the workplace according to employees with diabetes. We carried out secondary analyses of data from a qualitative study, which sought to explore potential barriers to and solutions for effective diabetes self-management at work. Interviews were carried out in face-to-face contact or by telephone and were transcribed and content-analyzed using MaxQDA. The used topic guide did not specifically inquire after continuous glucose monitoring devices, but views on the suitability of those devices at the workplace repeatedly emerged from the interviews. Data from 25 employed adults with diabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2 on insulin therapy were included. The major perceived improvements associated with the use of continuous glucose monitoring devices pertained to their time-saving application that allowed for an increased frequency of glucose level assessments and for socially covert glucose measurement. The socially less noticeable way of monitoring glucose level wa...Continue Reading

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Sep 17, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Jessica ScharfAdrian Loerbroks

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