Diabetes Technology Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
A October 2025 study in the Journal of Diabetes Research found that no current diabetes devices - including continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps - adequately meet the accessibility needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing users, who also face exclusion from clinical trials and insurance denials based on hearing-related requirements. Researchers call for universal design, inclusion of DHH people in device development, ASL-based instructions, and accessible alarm alternatives to address what the study frames as a structural inequity, not merely a technical oversight.
