Use diabetes technology safely when care happens outside the person’s home routine: in hospitals, during procedures and at schools and camps. This skill covers how continuous glucose monitors (CGM), insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are used in each setting, along with the policies and clinical decisions that affect that use.
This page brings together tools and education for checking what applies in your setting, recognizing safety concerns and keeping care safe when responsibilities change. Most current resources focus on hospital care and procedures.
Safe and appropriate use across clinical and community environments.
Check the clinical requirements, applicable policies and device instructions.
The three resources we recommend first for this skill. CE/CME credit and end dates are shown where offered; available credit varies by profession.
Which insulins are labeled for use in which delivery devices.
Open compatibility matrixA certificate program on diabetes care in the hospital, including technology use.
Paid program.
View certificate programMedications, substances and procedures that can affect sensor readings and what to do about them.
Open interference guideChoose a resource based on your clinical question or the setting where you’re providing care. Each is labeled by type and by how you’ll use it: Learn, Practice or Apply.
Courses, webinars and certificate programs for this skill, with current CE/CME status. Available credit varies by profession.
For educational use. Not clinical advice; does not replace clinical judgment, scope of practice, institutional policy or manufacturer instructions.
DISCLAIMERS:
This site and its services do not constitute the practice of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always talk to your diabetes care and education specialist or health care provider for diagnosis and treatment, including your specific medical needs. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem or condition, please contact a qualified health care professional immediately. To find a diabetes care and education specialist near you, visit the ADCES finder tool.
ADCES and danatech curate product specifics and periodically review them for accuracy and relevance. As a result, the information may or may not be the most recent. We recommend visiting the manufacturer's website for the latest details if you have any questions.
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