Hidden hypoglycemia: nursing home study tracks dangerous blood sugar dips
NCT ID NCT05711108
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how often older adults with diabetes in long-term care facilities experience low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Researchers used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn for 10 days to track blood sugar levels in 86 participants. The goal was to better understand the problem and identify which residents are most at risk.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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86 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2022
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Long term care residents using glucose lowering medications
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults \>64 years with diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes * Using glucose-lowering medication or insulin Exclusion Criteria: * Currently taking or planning to take hydroxyurea * Patient or Health care proxy refuses to sign consent form
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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