A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Point of Care Glucose Testing for the Management of Hospital and Post-Discharge Subjects With Type 1 Diabetes
Emory University
Summary
This study aims to compare inpatient glycemic control by measuring the percentage of time in the range of 70-180 mg/dl and the frequency of hypoglycemia between Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Point of Care (POC) Blood Glucose Testing in poorly controlled subjects with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. The main question it aims to answer is: -Whether there is a difference between POC testing (standard of care) and Real-time CGM in glycemic control and hypoglycemic events during hospitalization:
Description
The CDC reports that 1.6 million U.S. adults (5.7%) have type 1 diabetes (T1D), with hospitalization rates three times higher than the general population, primarily due to diabetes-related complications such as ketoacidosis and cardiovascular disease. A study at Emory University found that hospitalized T1D patients are younger, experience longer stays and more admissions, and face worse glycemic control and higher rates of hypoglycemia compared to type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. Point-of-care (POC) capillary glucose testing is the standard for monitoring hospitalized diabetes patients, but co…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Known history of T1D treated with insulin therapy (human regular or rapid-acting analogs or ultra-rapid analogs \[lispro, aspart, glulisine, fast-acting insulin aspart, insulin lispro\]), intermediate-acting (NPH and premixed formulations) or long-acting basal (glargine, detemir, degludec) formulations. * Admission diagnosis of T1D with poorly controlled diabetes (blood glucose \> 180 mg/dl, HbA1c \> 7%), including diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS). * Expected length of hospital stay \> three days at the time of randomization Exclusi…
Interventions
- DeviceDexcom G7 rtCGM
The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G7 CGM System or G7) is a glucose monitoring system that continuously measures glucose in the interstitial fluid. It aids in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, facilitating both acute and long-term therapy adjustments
- Diagnostic TestCapillary Blood glucose Testing (POC)
POC glucose meters measure whole blood and convert the results to plasma glucose concentrations, which is the standardized form used in clinical practice.
Location
- Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta, Georgia