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This analysis aims to explore age-related differences in the use and outcomes of diabetes technologies among individuals with diabetes.

May 10, 2026

Diabetes Technology Across the Lifespan of People With Diabetes (Ages 2-88 Years): Insights From the dt-Report on Usage Trends Across all Age Groups

Key Points

This analysis aims to explore age-related differences in the use and outcomes of diabetes technologies among individuals with diabetes.
Self-reported data collected from 2056 individuals with diabetes across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Age-related trends in diabetes technology usage assessed using generalized additive and segmented logistic regression models.
Outcomes evaluated include HbA1c, diabetes distress, severe hypoglycemia, and satisfaction among automated insulin delivery users.
Automated insulin delivery satisfaction was highest in adults aged 60 to 69 years (88.7/100) and lowest in adolescents (79.1/100).
Diabetes technologies are widely used and well tolerated across different age groups.
Older adults experience comparable benefits, although barriers to automated insulin delivery use persist.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The number of adults with diabetes and older age is increasing, yet little is known about age-related differences in real-world diabetes technology use. This analysis examines how uptake, clinical outcomes, and user experience vary across age groups in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. METHODS: Self-reported data from 2056 individuals with diabetes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland who completed the diabetes technology report 2024/2025 survey were analyzed. Age-related trends in the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII), and automated insulin delivery (AID) were assessed using generalized additive and segmented logistic regression models. Outcomes included HbA1c, diabetes distress (PAID-5), severe hypoglycemia (SH), and, among AID users, satisfaction. RESULTS: = .001). Automated insulin delivery satisfaction was highest in adults aged 60 to 69 years (88.7/100) and lowest in adolescents (79.1/100). CONCLUSIONS: Diabetes technologies are widely used and well tolerated across age groups. Older adults benefit comparably, but barriers to AID use remain.

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