(P507) Troubleshooting Diabetes Technology: Keeping a Consistent Connection

Accessing real time blood sugar levels is an important tool for those living with diabetes, their family and friends, and their diabetes care team. Automated insulin delivery pumps rely on the CGM connection to deliver accurate insulin doses. Urgent high or low sensor glucose notifications sent to family or friends through a “share” feature may avoid DKA or hypoglycemia emergencies. Care teams need accurate and complete data to counsel appropriate lifestyle or medication changes. Access to remote data may enhance the quality of telehealth appointments. This poster will explore best practices for technology connections for people with diabetes, their support persons, and healthcare team. We will review appointment preparation, common disconnection issues, and tips to prevent interruption.