Continuous Glucose Monitoring With Geriatric Principles in Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study, published in Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association, on September 26, 2024, examined how the use of CGMs, combined with personalized care, can help older adults manage T1D more safely. The research included 131 people aged 65+, all living with T1D and at risk for hypoglycemia. Half the group used CGMs and received personalized care from specialists trained in caring for older adults. The other half continued their usual diabetes care with their regular doctors.
After six months, the group with the CGMs and special care spent significantly less time with dangerously low blood sugar levels—about 2.6% less—compared to just 0.3% less in the regular care group. Importantly, their overall blood sugar control stayed stable, and the approach was found to be cost-effective in terms of health benefits.
Last updated 08/06/2025.
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