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A changing landscape
Regarding clinic appointments,
Stewart admits, "We are going
through a period of transition in the
diabetes healthcare system. In the
UK, for the Type 1 population, we
have access CGMs, if wished, and an
optional insulin pump too. Some even
quality for hybrid closed loop (HCL)
systems. For people with Type 2
diabetes, there is newer guidance on
sensors, this is a learning curve for
them, and for the healthcare system.
Diabetes technology will change how
clinical appointments are held, and
what gets talked about. Things are
changing really quickly.
"For people with Type 2 diabetes,
the statistics on mental health are
a real concern. So many people
say that they don't feel like they
understand their diabetes, that they
don't feel confident in managing it,
and that it has a negative impact
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empowerment, support and access to
tools, like CGM, that can help."
on their mental health. People
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