Addressing Disparities in Diabetes Care

Addressing Disparities in Diabetes Care: Integrating Continuous Glucose Monitors and Pharmacist Medication Management for Uninsured Racial Minority Patients

The purpose of this research is to find out if using a continuous glucose monitor and working with a clinical pharmacist can help improve the health of uninsured minority patients with type 2 diabetes.

The objective of this research is to determine the effectiveness of a targeted intervention that integrates continuous glucose monitors and pharmacist-led comprehensive medication management services among uninsured adult patients with poor glycemic control on basal insulin, specifically focusing on Black and Hispanic populations. This pilot study is designed to help justify implementing this intervention on a larger scale within our healthcare system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hispanic or non-Hispanic Black
• Diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes
• HbA1c ≥8% within the past 3 months
• Active prescription for insulin and injecting at least 1 time daily

Exclusion Criteria:

• Gestational diabetes
• Type 1 diabetes
• Receiving care by endocrinologist
• Continuous glucose monitor use within the past 6 months
• Receiving long term, hospice, or palliative care services
• Malignant cancer