How do I discuss CGM with my patients?
Promoting equitable care and ensuring that patients understand what CGM devices entail are important for successful CGM implementation.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and Cardi-OH offer several resources to help you discuss CGM usage with patients and promote equitable care. Review them to begin discussing CGM with your patients.
- AAFP CGM in Your Practice Videos and Information: This page includes videos on implicit bias and shared decision-making while interpreting CGM data.
- Cardi-OH Shared Decision Making Guide: This guide includes information about managing shared decision-making in diabetes care.
Patient Education Resources
Resource | Source | Description |
Helping You Find The Right Diabetes Devices For Your Life. | DiabetesWise/Stanford University School of Medicine | A guide for patients who need assistance navigating the types of CGM devices available and how they work. |
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Guide | Cleveland Clinic | Provides answers to many questions about CGM that patients ask. |
CGM Patient Handout (Spanish) | AAFP | A handout that details the workings of CGM, translated into Spanish. |
Patient Experience with CGM | familydoctor.org/AAFP | A patient-facing guide to how to monitor blood sugar and improve health. |
Choosing a CGM | American Diabetes Association | Provides information about CGMs, including pros and cons of different types. |
Glucose Monitoring – What’s in it for me? | Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists | This printable handout informs patients about what glucose monitoring entails and makes the case for them to get involved in their care. |