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

Brenda Owusu, Balkys Bivins, Judith Juste, Lucine Francis, Jacqueline Itambo, Janelle Akomah, Neslihan Yorukoglu, Serina Gbaba, Thomas Hinneh, Tiwaloluwa Ajibewa, Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, Diana Lyn Baptiste*

*Corresponding author for this work

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3616-3624
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Advanced Nursing
Volume80
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2024

Keywords

  • advanced practice registered nurse
  • continuous glucose monitoring
  • health disparities
  • nurses
  • older adults
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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