Can a simple patch improve diabetes care before surgery?

NCT ID NCT05937373

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) could be used in preoperative clinics to help manage blood sugar in people with diabetes before surgery. Researchers placed CGMs on 22 adults during their preoperative visit and tracked accuracy compared to standard fingerstick tests. The study aimed to see if CGMs are a feasible and accurate tool for perioperative diabetes care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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