Could a simple CGM device help manage type 2 diabetes without insulin?

NCT ID NCT07422831

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether using an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) every 30 or 90 days can help people with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin better manage their blood sugar. About 188 participants will wear the Dexcom Stelo device periodically over six months. Researchers will compare changes in A1C and time in range to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Dexcom Stelo continuous glucose monitor (device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that periodic use of over-the-counter CGM helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar without needing insulin, potentially making glucose monitoring more accessible.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (188 participants) focused on feasibility and short-term outcomes. The device is not a treatment, and results may not apply to all people with type 2 diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States