Spectrum: Education And Treatment Program For Continuous Glucose Measurement In Pediatric Diabetology

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is used in an increasing number of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Germany. The recent decision of the Federal Joint Committee will provide further access to this technology as a reimbursable benefit. Requirements for successful long-term CGM use are the realistic expectations of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, and their parents, education oriented toward activities of daily life, and structured reflections about their experiences with the CGM system. SPECTRUM is the first manufacturer-independent, product-neutral CGM education and treatment program for parents with young children, for young people, and for adults with type 1 diabetes. Implementation of so-called "Train the Trainer" sessions for interested diabetes team members is supported by the Working Group for Pediatric Diabetology (AGPD e. V.) across Germany. Evaluation and certification of the program are in the planning stages.