Rapid Review Quiz: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices

In a recent, randomized, open-label study, researchers investigated the effects of using isCGM devices along with structured education about the device to support patient-driven lifestyle modification in patients with type 2 diabetes in a 12-week, open-label, randomized controlled trial. The 126 participants were placed in either the control group (standard care with blood glucose monitoring) or intervention group (structured education + isCGM). The structured education was the Self-Evaluation Of Unhealthy foods by Looking at postprandial glucose (SEOUL) algorithm, intended to assist them in following healthy eating behaviors; the change in A1c level from baseline was the primary endpoint.

The intervention was associated with greater improvement in A1c vs standard care. Participants in the intervention group also had a greater reduction in fasting blood glucose and body weight. The researchers concluded that patient-driven lifestyle modification using isCGM that is focused mainly on eating behavior effectively reduces A1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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This Rapid Review Quiz was excerpted and adapted from the Medscape articles Real-Time CGM Plus Insulin Pump Best for Type 1 Diabetes, Blood Glucose Monitors, Diabetes Mellitus and Pregnancy, Hypoglycemia, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

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Cite this: Romesh Khardori. Rapid Review Quiz: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices - Medscape - May 31, 2023.

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