Smart pens and sensors: a new way to tame diabetes?

NCT ID NCT04800471

First seen Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether using smart insulin pens together with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) could improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Thirty participants used these devices for six months. The main goal was to see if their average blood sugar (HbA1c) improved. This is a disease control study, not a cure, as diabetes requires ongoing management.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baltimore VA Medical Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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