Can a wearable sensor beat Finger-Prick tests for type 2 diabetes?

NCT ID NCT06587438

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Sinocare Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial asks whether real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. Participants will either use a CGM device or stick to standard self-monitoring with a blood glucose meter. The study tracks changes in HbA1c, a key marker of long-term blood sugar levels, over 24 weeks. If CGM proves beneficial, it could offer a more convenient and effective way to manage diabetes without insulin.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device
What this could lead to: If effective, this could support wider use of CGM for people with type 2 diabetes who do not take insulin, potentially improving blood sugar control and reducing complications.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to all patients. CGM devices can be costly and may not be accessible to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES MELLITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University

Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University （Hubei General Hospital）

Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, China
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200233, China
The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University

Shunde, Guangdong, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400016, China

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