Hidden danger: study reveals true low blood sugar risk in nursing home residents

NCT ID NCT05711108

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 08, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study aimed to measure how often older adults with diabetes living in nursing homes experience dangerously low blood sugar levels. Researchers used continuous glucose monitors on 86 residents for 10 days to track blood sugar patterns. The goal was to better understand this hidden health risk in vulnerable elderly populations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Joslin Diabetes Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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