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The objective of this study was to explore facilitators and barriers to the adoption of self-monitoring devices in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Individuals with T2DM who were currently using one or more devices to monitor their disease participated in focus groups. Transcripts of focus group meetings were coded into themes by two reviewers using NVivo qualitative software.

Twenty-eight adults with T2DM reported using a blood glucose meter, and almost half reported monitoring their blood pressure. Few individuals consistently monitored other aspects of their cardiovascular health. Four major themes impacting device use/disuse were identified: Knowledge gaps, relationships with health care providers, environment, and personal experience. Knowledge barriers included lack of information regarding diabetes and the associated risk of complications. Perceptions of …