MedPage Today July 10, 2020
Zeena Nackerdien PhD

-Two trials show “modest” improvements in glycemic control, with older adults besting youths in terms of CGM usage

Study Authors: Lori M. Laffel, Lauren G. Kanapka, et al.; Richard E. Pratley, Lauren G. Kanapka, et al.; Shivani Agarwal, Anne R. Cappola

Target Audience and Goal Statement: Endocrinologists, pediatricians, family physicians, primary care physicians

The goal of these two studies was to analyze the effects of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in adolescent and young adult patients and older patients with type 1 diabetes.

Question Addressed:

  • What were the effects of CGM versus standard blood glucose monitoring in adolescent and young adult patients and older patients with type 1 diabetes?

Study Synopsis and...

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