Perspectives on continuous glucose monitoring among adults with type 2 diabetes in the UK: a cross-sectional survey
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Abstract
Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most common non-communicable diseases, requiring ongoing lifestyle changes and continuous glucose management through medication, diet, and physical activity. Traditional self-monitoring of blood glucose can be burdensome, especially with frequent finger pricks. As continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) becomes more affordable and accessible, it offers benefits such as increased glucose awareness, behavioural modifications, and reduced anxiety. However, challenges remain, including cost, discomfort, skin reactions, and privacy concerns. In the UK, perceptions of CGM among people with T2D, including both users and non-users, are not well understood, limiting insight into factors influencing adoption and sustained use.
Objectives: This qualitative study explored how adults with T2D perceive the benefits and challenges of using CGM, including both current users and non-users.
Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional, online survey using YouGov’s nationally representative panel to explore experiences of CGM among adults with T2D in the UK. A total of 531 participants were recruited in December 2024. Thematic analysis of responses to two open-ended questions identified key perceived benefits and challenges associated with CGM use.
Results: A total of 531 adults with T2D completed the YouGov online survey. Over half were male (55.9%) and aged 65+ years (53%). Two-thirds (65%) had lived with T2D for more than five years, and 9.5% use or had previously used a CGM.
Objectives: This qualitative study explored how adults with T2D perceive the benefits and challenges of using CGM, including both current users and non-users.
Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional, online survey using YouGov’s nationally representative panel to explore experiences of CGM among adults with T2D in the UK. A total of 531 participants were recruited in December 2024. Thematic analysis of responses to two open-ended questions identified key perceived benefits and challenges associated with CGM use.
Results: A total of 531 adults with T2D completed the YouGov online survey. Over half were male (55.9%) and aged 65+ years (53%). Two-thirds (65%) had lived with T2D for more than five years, and 9.5% use or had previously used a CGM.
Date Issued
2026-06-26
Date Acceptance
2026-04-22
Citation
JMIR Formative Research, 2026, 10 (1)
ISSN
2561-326X
Publisher
JMIR Publications
Journal / Book Title
JMIR Formative Research
Volume
10
Issue
1
Copyright Statement
© Albandari Alharbi, Elena Lammila-Escalera, Benedict Hayhoe, Reham Aldakhil, Azeem Majeed, Austen El-Osta, Ana Luisa Neves. Originally published in JMIR Formative Research (https://formative.jmir.org), 26.Jun.2026. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work, first published in JMIR Formative Research, is properly cited. The complete bibliographic information, a link to the original publication on https://formative.jmir.org, as well as this copyright and license information must be included.
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10.2196/89898
Subjects
continuous glucose monitoring
CGM
type 2 diabetes
T2D
diabetes technology
digital health
diabetes self-management
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
89898
Date Publish Online
2026-06-26