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Continuous glucose monitoring for black older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Challenges, innovations and implications: A discursive review.

Authors :
Owusu, Brenda
Bivins, Balkys
Juste, Judith
Francis, Lucine
Itambo, Jacqueline
Akomah, Janelle
Yorukoglu, Neslihan
Gbaba, Serina
Hinneh, Thomas
Ajibewa, Tiwaloluwa
Commodore‐Mensah, Yvonne
Baptiste, Diana‐Lyn
Source :
Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Sep2024, Vol. 80 Issue 9, p3616-3624, 9p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Aim: To conduct a discursive review on continuous glucose monitoring use among Black older adults and to address the issue of racial disparities in diabetes management and outcomes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a global health concern with significant complications and mortality rates. Black older adults are disproportionately affected. Initially designed for type 1 diabetes, continuous glucose monitoring has emerged as an innovative tool for type 2 diabetes mellitus management. Despite its potential, there are challenges related to adherence and digital literacy among Black older adults for managing Diabetes. Design: A discursive review. Methods: Searching literature in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar for papers published from 2017 to 2023, we explored the use of continuous glucose monitoring in Black older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, examining barriers, facilitators and challenges. Discussion: We highlight recommendations from the literature which included barriers, facilitators, and cultural factors associated with continuous glucose monitoring use. Findings underscore the importance of addressing these challenges to reduce racial–ethnic disparities in type 2 diabetes mellitus management among Black older adults. Nurses and advanced practice registered nurses are at the forefront and can play a pivotal role in exploring and implementing interventions to promote access and proper use of continuous glucose monitoring among Black older adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03092402
Volume :
80
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178945535
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16277