SGLT2 inhibitors are not approved for people with type 1 diabetes in the U.S. due to elevated risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), prompting interest in ketone testing education. This study surveyed 4,612 people with type 1 diabetes across the U.S., EU, and Canada regarding their preferred method and duration of ketone testing education if they were to start a new therapy that increased DKA risk. Overall, a phone app was the preferred method of education, with some country-level differences apparent. In the U.S., Germany, and the Netherlands, 15-30 minutes was the most selected training time duration, while the remaining countries most commonly selected 1-2 hours. When considering the safety of SGLT2 therapy for type 1 patients, this data lends important insights into the feasibility and optimal composition of ketone test training.

Disclosure

J.B. Rost: Employee; Self; This work was funded by dQ&A Diabetes Research, a provider of research services to multiple companies and patient organizations in the diabetes field. S. Suhl: Employee; Self; This work was funded by dQ&A Diabetes Research, a provider of research services to multiple companies and patient organizations in the diabetes field. K.C. Stoner: Other Relationship; Self; Various companies and organizations. C. Florissi: Employee; Self; This work was funded by dQ&A Diabetes Research, a provider of research services to multiple companies and patient organizations in the diabetes field. R. Gowen: Employee; Self; This work was funded by dQ&A Diabetes Research, a provider of research services to multiple companies and patient organizations in the diabetes field. R. Wood: Consultant; Self; Abbott, ADOCIA, American Diabetes Association, Ascensia Diabetes Care, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CeQur Corporation, Dexcom, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Insulet Corporation. Employee; Self; dQ&A Market Research Inc.

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