Beyond Coverage Expansion: Exploring Persistent Barriers to CGM Utilization in the Clinical Environment.

Authors

Consuela Coni Dennis, Victoria Bouhairie

Published in

Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders. Jul 23, 2026. Epub Jul 23, 2026.

Abstract

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves glycemic control and reduces acute events, yet adoption remains low despite expanded coverage. Real-world evidence shows that most eligible patients do not use CGMs, highlighting a gap between access and utilization. This commentary examines key barriers, including provider knowledge gaps, administrative complexity, workflow constraints, and persistent socioeconomic inequities. We argue that coverage expansion alone is insufficient to drive uptake. Coordinated strategies that support prescriber education, streamline processes, and integrate CGM into routine care are needed. Addressing these systemic and behavioral barriers is essential to realizing the full clinical and economic benefits of CGM at scale.

PMID:
42489809
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 23 Jul 2026.

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