Continuous glucose monitoring and health equity: Reaching those in need

Chief Healthcare Executive October 11, 2024
Ron Southwick

The systems can be valuable tools to help people manage their diabetes, and supporters tout the importance of making sure that they’re available to disadvantaged groups.

Clinicians and healthcare industry analysts say that continuous glucose monitoring systems are valuable tools in helping patients manage diabetes, and they’re enthusiastic to see them adopted more widely.

But at a time when there’s growing attention and concern about closing gaps in care for disadvantaged communities, healthcare leaders say it’s important to ensure that the devices are going to individuals even if they have lower incomes.

Ashraf Shehata, KPMG’s U.S. sector leader for healthcare, tells Chief Healthcare Executive® that he’s confident the market for continuous glucose monitoring systems is poised for continued growth. Shehata...

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