Adaptability of structured forms for CSII initiation in patients with type 2 diabetes the Getting2Goal(SM) concept

BACKGROUND: The goal is to assess the usability and satisfaction of implementing the Getting2Goal(SM) protocol by physicians transitioning patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) from multiple daily injections (MDI) to continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII). METHODS: T2DM patients from three diabetes clinics were switched from MDI to CSII. Physicians used the Getting2Goal type 2 pumping protocol to prescribe and manage insulin pump therapy for T2DM. Surveys were conducted in which the physicians rated their feedback related to acceptability of the Getting2Goal on a 5-point Likert scale. RESULTS: 17 patients with T2DM were switched from MDI to CSII treatment. Mean (±standard deviation) age was 61.2 ± 7.7 (46–77) years, weight was 91.4 ± 21 (66–147) kg, BMI was 31.9 ± 7.6, A1C was 9.2 ± 1.4 % (7.2–12.3) and TDD on MDI was 109.1 ± 53.1 units. Surveys completed by physicians indicated Getting2Goal type 2 pumping protocol to be more efficient, time saving, and structured compared to their current processes. In addition, the primarily prescribed TDD on pump was 98.1 ± 50.0 units and the TDD at first download was 81.4 ± 36.4 units, representing a 25.4 % reduction in TDD At first download. The percentage of all blood glucose readings below 70 mg/dL was also very low. CONCLUSIONS: The data indicate Getting2Goal materials as a standard approach that is simple and efficient to initiate pump therapy for T2DM. At the same time, it is safe and a useful tool for physicians that are starting to prescribe pump therapy for T2DM. ELECTRONIC SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s40618-015-0407-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.