Topline:
The short -term use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has provided valuable information on lifestyle factors affecting blood sugar levels in those affected Type 2 diabetes (T2D) which were not on insulin therapyespecially in those who have a duration of diabetes under 5 years old.
METHODOLOGY:
- The CGM is an effective strategy for managing blood sugar levels in people with noinsulin– T2D treated; This study focused on the ideas acquired concerning lifestyle factors affecting blood sugar over a period of use of 2 weeks.
- Participants with non-insulin-insulin T2D in 20 cities in Denmark received a single CGM device during a configuration without an appointment, with a minimum indicator provided during the installation of the device.
- They used the CGM device for a maximum of 14 days.
- Reference questionnaires were filled on site, with follow-up surveys sent by e-mail after 2 weeks and after 3 months.
TAKE AWAY:
- In total, 724 participants fulfilled the second questionnaire sent after 2 weeks.
- Among these, 80% found CGM very useful and informative to manage the T2D.
- Participants with a duration of diabetes under the age of 5 have embarked on more daily analyzes (80% vs 71%) and reported greater information on the effects of lifestyle on glucose levels – including food (88% against 78%), portions (80% vs 60%) and physical activity (65% vs 55%) – Over 5 years.
- The level of education did not significantly affect the knowledge acquired by the use of the CGM.
- At 3 -month follow -up, 50% of participants said they had held behavioral changes according to their CGM experience.
IN PRACTICE:
“These ideas can encourage long -term behavior changes, which potentially leads to improved glycemic control,” wrote the authors.
SOURCE:
The study was led by Emma Munch Nielsen, Glostrup, Denmark. It was presented by Tanja Thybo, Glostrup, Denmark, June 20, 2025, at the 85th scientific sessions – American diabetes Association, held at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago.
BOUNDARIES:
No limitation was discussed in the abstract.
Disclosure:
No funding details have been disclosed. Three authors revealed relationships with Abbott.
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