Digital Technology for Diabetes: Annotated NEJM Review Article

This seminal NEJM Review Article has been annotated by Devin Steenkamp, MBChB, to include recent advances in the use of diabetes technology. The review article presents three true-life clinical vignettes followed by a discussion illustrating how digital health technology can aid providers caring for patients with diabetes.

This educational offering also includes: Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pumps: Practical Insights for PCPs and Hospitalists (click to access this separate activity)

Target Audience

The intended audience is PCPs and hospitalists (including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and trainees). 

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how CGMs and insulin pumps can be used to optimize glycemic control in patients with diabetes who have difficulty achieving target glucose levels. 
  • Develop strategies for initiating and managing the use of CGMs and insulin pumps in clinical practice.

Disclosure of Support:

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Abbott Diabetes Care.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
02/25/2026
Course expires: 
02/24/2027
Rating: 
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Format & Estimated Time to Complete: This activity is estimated at 1 hour to read the annotated PDF, complete the pre/post exams, and an evaluation.

Exam/Assessment: A score of 100% is required on the post-activity exam to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 

Disclosure Statement:
All individuals in control of the content for a Massachusetts Medical Society accredited continuing education activity must disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24-months. The following individuals disclosed relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Devin Steenkamp, MBChB  
Abbott Diabetes Care, Consultant and Research funding
Tandem Diabetes Care, Research
Sequel Med Tech, Research
Insulet, Research

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the beginning of this activity in accordance with ACCME and MMS policies. For this activity, all other individuals in control of content did not disclose any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Activity Term:
Original Release Date: February 25, 2026
Review Date(s): N/A
Termination Date: February 24, 2027

Activity Director/Faculty:


Devin W. Steenkamp, MBChB 
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine
Director of Clinical Diabetes, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management, Boston Medical Center

Devin Steenkamp is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Weight Management at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Dr. Steenkamp is an adult endocrinologist with a particular interest in type 1 diabetes, atypical diabetes phenotypes, and diabetes technology. He is the Director of the Clinical Diabetes Program in the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition at Boston Medical Center/Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. He established the diabetes technology program, with a particular focus on utilizing modern technologies to improve the care and outcomes for underserved adults living with diabetes.

Planners/Reviewers: 
Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, MB BCh BAO, MMSc, MRCPI
Program Director, Endocrinology Fellowship, Brigham and Women’s Hospital 
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Education Editor, NEJM Group

Kathleen Bellisle
Program Director, NEJM Group Continuing Education
NEJM Group

Michelle Hache
General Manager, NEJM Group Continuing Education
NEJM Group

Catherine Ryan
Developmental Editor, Product Management
NEJM Group

Accreditation Statement:
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
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