Hidden danger: study screens elderly diabetics for silent low blood sugar

NCT ID NCT03656887

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how often low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) occurs in elderly diabetic patients living in nursing homes. Researchers used a continuous glucose monitor worn on the skin for 14 days to track blood sugar levels. The goal was to better understand the frequency and causes of hypoglycemia in this fragile group, where symptoms are often missed.

What this could mean

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Active substance: continuous interstitial glucose sensor
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better detect and prevent dangerous low blood sugar in elderly nursing home patients with diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study with only 29 participants, so results may not apply to all elderly diabetics. It does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hypoglycemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES HYPOGLYCEMIC SYNDROME INSTITUTIONALIZED IN EHPAD (FRENCH NURSING HOME) OLD AGE

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Locations

Chu Dijon Bourogne

Dijon, 21000, France

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