How Continuous Glucose Monitoring Can Alleviate Language Barriers in Diabetes Care

How Continuous Glucose Monitoring Can Alleviate Language Barriers in Diabetes Care

One of the most crucial lessons I've learnt as an endocrinologist with 19 years of experience treating diabetic patients is the importance of communication. Diabetes patients have the heavy responsibility of daily decision-making and action in order to control their blood glucose levels. Fortunately, technological developments have come a long way, paving the way for technologies like automated insulin administration systems, continuous glucose monitors (CGM), and more. Finding medical professionals, tools, and technology in their original tongue presents a further challenge for Spanish-speaking persons, however, who frequently face this problem while trying to access the care they require. If the tools and treatment techniques weren't created with these individuals in mind.




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