New study tests smart lifestyle program to reverse prediabetes

NCT ID NCT05580978

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a lifestyle guide called GEM (Glycemic Excursion Minimization), combined with a continuous glucose monitor (Freestyle Libre 2) and a Fitbit activity tracker, could help people with prediabetes better manage their blood sugar. Sixty-one adults aged 25-70 with prediabetes (A1C 6.0-6.4) used the tools for 4 months. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce high blood sugar readings and improve overall glucose control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral intervention (GEM lifestyle guide, continuous glucose monitor, and activity tracker)
What this could lead to: If it works, this approach could help people with prediabetes lower their blood sugar and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 61 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Lifestyle changes can be hard to maintain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prediabetes syndrome

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PREDIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Colorado- Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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