Effects of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Self-care Activities, Empowerment, and Self-efficacy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study

Purpose: This pilot study aimed to assess the effects of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) on self-care activities, empowerment, and self-efficacy in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Methods: Utilizing a single-group pretest-posttest design, 25 participants were involved in a two-week trial of CGM. Data on self-care activities, empowerment, and self-efficacy were collected through standardized questionnaires at the beginning and end of the study period. Results: Scores for diabetes self-care activities and self-efficacy significantly improved following the intervention. However, empowerment did not show statistically significant improvement. Conclusion: The findings from this pilot study indicate that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can significantly enhance self-care activities and self-efficacy in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. This study offers foundational insights that can contribute to the development of effective nursing interventions for patients with type 2 diabetes and highlights CGM’s potential for wider implementation in diabetes management.