NR 541 Week 7 Discussion Issues related to hardware, network, and software design and use

or Guardian Connect, which continually transmits glucose level information to a receiver. Both devices requires to be inserted on a body part that will measure the patient’s glucose levels. Using a CGM device in a patient's care can lead to larger reductions in HbA1c, bodyweight, and calorie intake, along with an improved adherence to a personal food plan, and an increase in physical activity (Farhan et al., 2022). Though this device can be very beneficial, there are some challenges that can occur. According to Hirsch and Miller (2021), many physicians are hesitant to prescribe this device as they are inexperienced with it as well as not knowing which devices are best suited to each patient. Elder patients may also have a hard time not knowing how to use the device due to lack of technology knowledge. Likewise, since most CGM requires them to be attached to patients skin, it can also lead to infection if not probably prep each time. It is important for every patient who seeks to use a CGM device receives adequate education on how to use the device, when to replace it, and how to replace it. Reference Farhan, H. A., Bukhari, K., Grewal, N., Devarasetty, S., & Munir, K. (2022). Use of continuous glucose monitor as a motivational device for lifestyle modifications to improve glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with non-insulin therapies. BMJ Case Reports, 15(6), e248579–. https://doi-org.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/10.1136/bcr- 2021- 248579 Hirsch, I. B., & Miller, E. (2021). Integrating continuous glucose monitoring into clinical practices and patients' lives. Diabetes technology & therapeutics, 23(S3), S72–S80. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2021.0233