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What can the QBSafe trial teach us about person-centered diabetes care? Explore its findings on A1C, medication adherence, and patient priorities.
Read More »Start With the Patient, Not the A1C: What Happens When Visits Ask “What Matters Most?”
Digital Diabetes Coaching: Why an App Alone Isn’t Enough
A diabetes app can track meals, count steps, log glucose, and deliver reminders. However, can an app actually help someone turn all that information into lasting daily habits? A recent randomized controlled trial suggests that digital diabetes coaching, with technology supported by ongoing human guidance, may help bridge that gap. …
Read More »New Diabetes Risk Factor Clinicians Are Paying Attention To: Loneliness
When most people think about diabetes risk factors, they picture blood sugar levels, diet, exercise habits, or genetics. However, researchers and clinicians are increasingly focusing on another factor that may have a profound impact on health outcomes: loneliness. The connection between loneliness and diabetes is gaining attention as evidence continues …
Read More »Why Some Patients Abandon CGM Within Days—and What to Teach Before They Leave the Office
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has transformed diabetes management by giving patients real-time glucose data, trend arrows, and alerts that support better daily decisions. Yet some patients stop using their CGM within days of starting. Often, the problem is not the device itself. Instead, early frustration begins when patients leave the …
Read More »The Diabetes Treatment Barrier Nobody Sees: When Prescriptions Are Never Filled
When a healthcare provider writes a prescription for diabetes medication, most assume the treatment journey has begun. However, for many patients, the process never moves beyond the prescription pad. This hidden problem, often discussed as primary nonadherence in diabetes care, occurs when patients fail to obtain a newly prescribed medication. …
Read More »Diabetes Treatment Persistence: Why Patients Stop Therapy and What Clinicians Can Do
Why do so many patients begin treatment with good intentions, only to fall off track later? Staying consistent with diabetes treatment continues to challenge both patients and clinicians despite medical advances. While new therapies offer better control, long-term success still depends on consistency. However, many patients struggle to maintain routines, …
Read More »Shared Decision-Making in Diabetes Care: How Better Conversations Improve Outcomes
Diabetes care can feel like navigating a maze of medications, glucose targets, and lifestyle changes. So how do clinicians ensure patients stay engaged for the long term? Shared decision making in diabetes care offers a practical answer by turning clinical conversations into collaborative partnerships. Instead of simply prescribing treatment, providers …
Read More »Digital Health Fatigue in Diabetes: When Technology Helps and When It Hurts
In the era of smartphones, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), remote portals, and health apps, digital tools offer powerful ways to support people living with diabetes. However, too much technology can overwhelm patients, leading to digital health fatigue in diabetes—a state where users disengage from tools that were meant to help …
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