1209-P: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase Utilization of Continuous Glucose Monitors Results in Improved Glycemic Outcomes in a Pediatric Diabetes Clinic

Abstract

A minority of youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) achieve HbA1c goals recommended by the ADA. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is shown to improve glycemic control and reduce complications of disease. Despite this evidence, CGM utilization is low among youth with T1D. In this quality improvement project, we aimed to increase percentage utilization of CGM amongst our pediatric T1D clinic population from a baseline mean of 9% in 2017. Targeted interventions to achieve this goal included identification and tracking of utilizers vs. non-utilizers, creation of a standardized clinic workflow to initiate a new CGM device within the EMR, and identification of barriers to insurance coverage. CGM utilization in our pediatric T1D clinic increased from a mean 9% in 2017 to 53% in 2019. Over this same period, our clinic observed a 7% increase in patients who achieved goal HbA1c. Targeted interventions to increase CGM utilization in a pediatric T1D clinic secondarily led to improved glycemic outcomes. Disclosure K. Obrynba: None. J.A. Indyk: None. K. Gandhi: None. D.A. Buckingham: None. T. Wells: None. W.N. Wayne: None. M.K. Kamboj: Research Support; Self; Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet, Unitio, Inc.