Will tylenol fool your glucose monitor? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06560177
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether taking acetaminophen (like Tylenol) interferes with a new continuous glucose monitor called Biolinq. Thirty-one adults with diabetes wore the Biolinq sensor and a standard CGM for three days. On day three, they took acetaminophen and researchers compared the sensor's readings to lab blood tests to see if the drug caused errors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Biolinq MicroArray Intradermal Continuous Glucose Biowearable System (a device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm that the Biolinq sensor works accurately even when users take acetaminophen, a common pain reliever.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 31 participants and a single day of testing. Results may not apply to all people or real-world conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rocky Mountain Clinical Research
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404, United States
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