Bridging the Medical Technology Gap: The Impact of New Technology on Diabetes Management
NCHPH Webinar
Year Developed: 2023
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Enabling Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Center for Health in Public Housing (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: High tech devices such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can be effective tools to help diabetes patients manage their blood glucose, but access to these technologies, as well as the education and support necessary to successfully use them, remains a challenge for patients served by health center programs. Being familiar and up to date with diabetes technology is essential to successfully improve diabetes management among underserved populations,
Resource Details: In this webinar by NCHPH, participants discussed blood glucose monitoring devices, compared insulin delivery systems, and explained the use of digital health technology for people with diabetes.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Quality, , , , Health Equity
Resource Subtopic: Diabetes, , Patient Engagement, , , , Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Quality Improvement.
Keywords: Residents of Public Housing, Obesity, Nutrition , Chronic Diseases and Care.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.