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Introduction to diabetes technology

Build your foundation in 15 minutes. Continuous glucose monitors. Insulin pumps. Automated insulin delivery. If you're new to diabetes technology, knowing what these tools do and how they fit together is a useful place to start.

This interactive simulation introduces the essentials through conversations with virtual patients and a clinician. See how technology fits into everyday diabetes care and build a foundation for your next learning experience.

About 15 minutesBeginner levelNo previous diabetes technology experience needed
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Last reviewedAugust 2026
What you'll explore

Three key areas of diabetes technology

Follow the experiences of people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes as you learn about three key areas.

Glucose monitoring

How continuous glucose monitoring, or CGM, provides a different view of glucose than individual finger-stick readings.

Insulin delivery

What insulin pumps do and how automated insulin delivery systems use CGM information to help adjust insulin delivery.

Digital health tools

How apps can support daily diabetes management and help people manage some of its emotional demands.

Short questions help you check your understanding along the way.

Why it matters

See why the technology matters

  • What might happen between someone's glucose checks?
  • How can a person's average glucose leave important highs or lows unseen?
  • What difference can technology make in the work of managing diabetes each day?

The simulation connects the devices and terminology to people's experiences, helping you see why these tools matter to both the person using them and the care team supporting them.

You'll finish with a clearer picture of the main types of diabetes technology and a starting point for learning more about their use in care.

Audience

Who should take it?

This simulation is for anyone beginning to learn about diabetes technology.

Originally developed for students in health professions programs, it is also relevant for practicing healthcare professionals, community health workers and other care team members who have had limited exposure to these tools.

You don't need to prescribe devices or specialize in diabetes care to benefit.

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What people are saying

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Can we teach all of medical education like this please. This was awesome.

Next steps

Start here, then keep learning

Before exploring individual devices, glucose reports or more detailed clinical topics, get familiar with the basics. Set aside about 15 minutes and take your first step with danatech.

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Keep learning on danatech

Your next step is on danatech, free for healthcare professionals. Move on to individual devices, glucose reports and clinical topics at your own pace.

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Through your school or organization

The full seven-module program

This simulation is one of seven modules. The full program is offered through schools and organizations that provide it to their students and staff. If yours does, you'll get access to the other modules through them.

For schools and organizations

Offer all seven modules to your students or staff

Bring the full program to the people you train. It was built for health professions students and works for anyone on a care team who is new to diabetes technology.

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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.

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