Research Finds Benefit From DME Suppliers For People Living With Diabetes

People living with diabetes who receive continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) through medical supply firms show higher compliance, lower costs of care, and fewer hospitalizations after one year than those who use pharmacies, a new study shows.

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Seniors living with diabetes who get continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) through a specialized Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider may see benefits including higher compliance and lower health care costs after one year, research published this month in a peer-reviewed journal from the American Diabetes Association shows.

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