Does longer glucose monitoring help diabetes control? small study halted early

NCT ID NCT03067480

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: East Tennessee State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to see if using a professional continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for 6 months, instead of 3 months, helps people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (who don't use insulin) spend more time with healthy blood sugar levels. Only 12 participants were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The CGM was worn for 3 days at a time and recorded sugar levels without showing them to the patient.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: professional continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that longer CGM use helps people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar without needing insulin.
What could go wrong: This was a very small, early study that was terminated before completion. The results may not be reliable or apply to a broader population.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING T2DM (TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee, 37614, United States

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