No more finger pricks? study tests CGM for faster healing of diabetic foot ulcers
NCT ID NCT06054659
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) instead of standard fingerstick testing helps people with type 2 diabetes heal foot ulcers faster. 116 adults who had been hospitalized for a diabetic foot ulcer were randomly assigned to use either a CGM or their usual fingerstick method. The researchers tracked wound healing rates and time to healing, as well as quality of life. The goal was to see if CGM, which provides constant glucose readings without fingersticks, could improve blood sugar control and wound recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that CGM helps diabetic foot ulcers heal faster and reduces the need for painful fingerstick tests.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 116 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. CGM devices can be less accurate than fingersticks in some cases.
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Locations
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Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, Georgia, 30033, United States
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Grady Health System
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States