Telemedicine for Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Katu Amina H.

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International Uganda

                                                                        ABSTRACT
Type 1 diabetes remained one of the most challenging chronic conditions in adolescent populations, requiring meticulous glucose monitoring and management to prevent acute complications and long-term sequelae. The integration of continuous glucose monitoring systems with telemedicine platforms represented a paradigm shift in pediatric diabetes care, offering real-time data transmission and remote clinical oversight. This review examined the efficacy, implementation challenges, and clinical outcomes of telemedicine-facilitated continuous glucose monitoring in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, exploring how digital health technologies enhance metabolic control and quality of life. This review synthesized current evidence from clinical studies, systematic reviews, and expert consensus statements published between 2018 and 2024. Telemedicine integration with continuous glucose monitoring demonstrated significant improvements in glycemic control, reducing hemoglobin A1c levels by 0.4 to 0.8 percent, decreasing hypoglycemic events, and enhancing treatment adherence among adolescent patients. Remote monitoring facilitated timely interventions, reduced clinic visit frequency, and improved patient-provider communication while addressing barriers related to geographic distance and socioeconomic constraints. The synergistic application of telemedicine and continuous glucose monitoring technologies offered substantial benefits for adolescent type 1 diabetes management, though successful implementation required attention to technological literacy, data security, and equitable access.

Keywords: Telemedicine, Continuous glucose monitoring, Type 1 diabetes, Adolescent health, Digital therapeutics.

CITE AS: Katu Amina H. (2026). Telemedicine for Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. Research Output Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research 5(1): 81-91.
https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJESR/2026/5.18191