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Hidden danger: study screens elderly diabetics for silent low blood sugar

NCT ID NCT03656887

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how often low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) occurs in elderly diabetic patients living in nursing homes. Researchers used a continuous glucose monitor worn on the skin for 14 days to track blood sugar levels. The goal was to better understand the frequency and causes of hypoglycemia in this fragile group, where symptoms are often missed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
continuous interstitial glucose sensor
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better detect and prevent dangerous low blood sugar in elderly nursing home patients with diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 29 participants, so results may not apply to all elderly diabetics. It does not test a new treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

29 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2019

Finished

Jun 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patient institutionalized in EHPAD

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * written consent * diabetic patient receiving treatment which could result in hypoglycemia: insulin and/or sulfonamide and/or glinides * institutionalized patient in an EHPAD * patient over 60 years of age Exclusion Criteria: \- person not affiliated to a national health insurance

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hypoglycemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Diabetes Hypoglycemic syndrome Institutionalized in ehpad (french nursing home) Old age

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourogne

    Dijon, 21000, France

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