Socioeconomic status and diabetes technology use in youth with type 1 diabetes: a comparison of two funding models

Technology use, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pump therapy, is associated with improved outcomes in youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In 2017 CGM was universally funded for youth with T1D in Australia. In contrast, pump access is primarily accessed through private health insurance, self-funding or philanthropy.

Citation:
Lomax KE, Taplin CE, Abraham MB, Smith GJ, Haynes A, Zomer E, Ellis KL, Clapin H, Zoungas S, Jenkins AJ, Harrington J, de Bock MI, Jones TW, Davis EA. Socioeconomic status and diabetes technology use in youth with type 1 diabetes: a comparison of two funding models. Front Endocrinol. 2023;14

Keywords:
Equity; model of care; paediatrics; socioeconomics; technology; type 1 diabetes (T1D)

Abstract:
Technology use, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pump therapy, is associated with improved outcomes in youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In 2017 CGM was universally funded for youth with T1D in Australia. In contrast, pump access is primarily accessed through private health insurance, self-funding or philanthropy.