A study in Diabetic Medicine found that ethnic minorities in England have significantly less access to continuous glucose monitors despite being at higher risk for diabetes. Researchers noted that ethnicity and deprivation account for 77% of the variance in prescribing rates, highlighting deep structural inequities. While guidelines recommend this technology for many patients, they are not being implemented consistently across different regions. Experts are calling for urgent reforms to ensure medical access is based on clinical need rather than a patient’s background or income.
Date: January 1, 2026. Source: theguardian.com