In this cross-sectional study the investigators will examine two populations: young adults with (ages 18-35) and older adults (ages 65 and over) with diabetes who are on \> 2 insulin injections per day. The sample size for this observational study will be up to 125 patients. The investigators will issue a Common Sensing GoCap bluetooth-enabled pen cap that fits on the end of Solostar Lantus and Apidra insulin pens; this pen cap registers the position of the insulin pen plunger and automatically sends confirmation of dose delivery to a smartphone app.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
75
Joslin DIabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Number of Missed Insulin Doses
Time frame: 4 week use of blue tooth pen cap
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