Could a glucose monitor and education shield seniors from Insulin's dangerous side?

NCT ID NCT06296485

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an educational program using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can help older adults with type 2 diabetes use insulin more safely. Participants aged 75 and older who are at high risk for low blood sugar will either attend group education sessions with CGMs or receive usual care. The study tracks how many people experience severe low blood sugar episodes or need emergency care over a year. If it works, this strategy could be adopted widely to protect older adults from the dangers of insulin-related hypoglycemia.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Educational group sessions combined with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could become a widely used strategy to reduce dangerous low blood sugar episodes in older adults with type 2 diabetes who take insulin.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and focuses on a specific high-risk group, so results may not apply to all older adults. The intervention relies on education and monitoring, which may not fully prevent severe hypoglycemia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypoglycemia type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2 HYPOGLYCEMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kaiser Permanente - Union City
COMPLETED

Union City, California, 94587, United States
Kaiser Permanente Fremont
COMPLETED

Fremont, California, 94538, United States
Kaiser Permanente Sacramento
RECRUITING

Sacramento, California, 95814, United States
Kaiser Permanente San Jose
COMPLETED

San Jose, California, 94538, United States
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro
COMPLETED

San Leandro, California, 94577, United States
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
COMPLETED

Santa Clara, California, 95050, United States

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