Language disparities in continuous glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes

JAMA Network Open

2025-06-17

(Press-News.org) About The Study: This study found disparities in continuous glucose monitor (CGM) prescriptions by language preference, showing patients with non–English language preference having less access to CGM. These findings align with those of previous research documenting racial and ethnic disparities in CGM access.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Jorge A. Rodriguez, MD, email jarodriguez1@mgb.org.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.16523)

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