Can Real-Time glucose data make diet advice more effective for diabetes?

NCT ID NCT06784375

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether personalized nutrition counseling, guided by continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data, helps people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either CGM-based nutrition advice, standard nutrition education, or general diabetes education. The main goal is to see if the personalized approach leads to lower hemoglobin A1c levels over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
personalized nutrition counseling based on continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a more effective way to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes through tailored dietary guidance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study, and the benefits may not be large or generalizable to all people with type 2 diabetes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 72 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years of age * previous diagnosis of T2DM * HbA1c of 6.8-8.5% Exclusion Criteria: * type 1 diabetes mellitus * treatment with insulin, sulfonylurea, or meglitinide * use of nondiabetic medications that affect blood glucose control (such as corticosteroids) * BMI \<25 kg/m2 or \<23 kg/m2 for participants who self-identify as Asian * weight change \>5 pounds in the 3 months prior to study enrollment * estimated glomerular filtration rate \<60 ml/minute/1.73 m2 * pregnancy or immediate plans to become pregnant 8) breastfeeding 9) anemia (which would affect measurement of HbA1c) 10) changes to glucose lowering medications, including change in dose, in the 3 months prior to enrollment 11) presence of any disease that would make adherence to the protocol difficult."

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Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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