Impact of Smart Connected Insulin Pens on Quality of Life in Dependent Patients with Diabetes Using Continuous Glucose Measurement

Insulin-treated diabetes in dependent or institutionalized patients is often poorly balanced and continuous glucose measurement is underused. Current practice and my experience in diabetes show a misuse of insulin therapy by caregivers at home and in institutions. Studies on the elderly insulin-treated person living in institutions show, through continuous glucose measurement, frequent nocturnal hypoglycemia at 79%. The continuous measurement of glucose has also shown its interest in reducing hospitalizations for acute event and, permanently.

A norwegian study shows that hypoglycemic treatments are too frequently prescribed in nursing homes. Hospitalizations for severe hypoglycemia are often due to dose errors or unsupervised recommendations in people over 65 years.

Smart connected insulin pens have shown a benefit in the management of insulin therapy in patients living with type 1 diabetes, improving glycemic balance.

Study focuses on the identification of misuses of insulin therapy in dependent and/or institutionalized patients. A study of everyday life, we expect a decrease in dysfunctions in patients equipped with a continuous glucose measurement system and connected pens after advice given to their caregivers.

Inclusion criteria

• Older than 18 years patient with type 1 or 2 diabetes
• Treated with multiple insulin injections
• Equipped with a continuous glucose measurement system and smart connected insulin pens at least one month before
• Dependent on a health professional for treatment management.
• Subject informed of the study and not objecting to data collection.

Exclusion criteria

• Patient refusing study.