Dexcom CGM vs Blood Glucose Testing for Type 1 Diabetes

A Study Comparing Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Point of Care Glucose Testing for the Management of Hospital and Post-Discharge Subjects With Type 1 Diabetes

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Type 1 Diabetes
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
Emory University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with type 1 diabetes who are poorly controlled and are staying in the hospital for more than three days. Participants will use either a continuous glucose monitoring device or regular blood glucose tests during their hospital stay.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
  • I am being treated with insulin.
  • I have poorly controlled diabetes with blood sugar over 180 mg/dl.
  • I will be in the hospital for more than three days.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am in intensive care.
  • I have used a continuous glucose monitor before this hospital stay.
  • I have type 2 diabetes.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have serious liver disease or end-stage kidney disease.
  • I have a history of cognitive impairment or dementia.
  • I am a prisoner.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study aims to compare inpatient glycemic control by measuring the percentage of time in the range of 70-180 mg/dl and the frequency of hypoglycemia between Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Point of Care (POC) Blood Glucose Testing in poorly controlled subjects with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. The main question it aims to answer is: -Whether there is a difference between POC t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Known history of T1D treated with insulin therapy (human regular or rapid-acting analogs or ultra-rapid analogs \[lispro, aspart, glulisine, fast-acting insulin aspart, insulin lispro\]), intermediate-acting (NPH and premixed formulations) or long-acting basal (glargine, detem…
Contacts

Guillermo Umpierrez, MD

404-778-1665

geumpie@emory.edu

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