Can a smart sensor beat finger sticks for diabetes control?

NCT ID NCT05944432

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

Summary

This study compares continuous glucose monitoring using the FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor to standard finger-stick testing in 470 adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled. Participants continue their usual medications (basal insulin plus SGLT2 inhibitor and/or GLP-1). The main goal is to see if the sensor improves HbA1c levels over 16 weeks. This is a management study, not a cure, as diabetes requires ongoing care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cambridge University Hospital (Addenbrookes)

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • Churchill Hospital

    Oxford, United Kingdom

  • Darlington Memorial Hospital

    Darlington, United Kingdom

  • Derriford Hospital

    Plymouth, United Kingdom

  • Hull Royal Infirmary

    Hull, United Kingdom

  • Ipswich Hospital

    Ipswich, United Kingdom

  • King's College Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • Leicester General Hospital

    Leicester, United Kingdom

  • Manchester Royal Infirmary

    Manchester, M13 9WU, United Kingdom

  • Moorgreen Hospital

    Southampton, United Kingdom

  • Ninewells Hospital

    Dundee, United Kingdom

  • Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

    Norwich, United Kingdom

  • Northern General Hospital

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • Northwick Park Hospital

    Harrow, United Kingdom

  • Princess Alexandra Hospital

    Harlow, United Kingdom

  • Queen Alexandra Hospital

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom

  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Royal Derby Hospital

    Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

  • Royal United Hospital

    Bath, United Kingdom

  • Singleton Hospital

    Swansea, United Kingdom

  • St James University Hospital

    Leeds, United Kingdom

  • St Mary's Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • Tameside General Hospital

    Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

  • The Adam Practice

    Poole, United Kingdom

  • Wishaw Hospital

    Wishaw, United Kingdom

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