Continuous Glucose Monitoring versus Traditional Self-Monitoring for Non-Insulin Treated Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Official title: Efficacy of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Relative to Traditional Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Non-Insulin Treated Adults with Poorly Controlled T2DM
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-11448826 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant tests whether wearing a CGM helps adults with type 2 diabetes who aren’t using insulin manage blood sugar better than traditional finger-stick checks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $799,752 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK149293-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11448826 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 21 and older with type 2 diabetes who are not treated with insulin and who currently monitor blood glucose.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not willing or able to use CGMs or who have contraindications to CGM use may not benefit.
What this research studies
If approved, researchers will compare CGM to standard finger-stick monitoring in adults with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin. The study will look at health outcomes like HbA1c, blood pressure, and lipids, as well as lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise adherence. It will also examine whether CGMs are cost-effective in this population and if providing CGMs plus basic support improves quality of life. The work will use real-world data to understand how patients actually use CGMs outside of specialized clinics. Results could inform payer coverage and everyday treatment choices for many adults with type 2 diabetes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience better blood sugar control and quality of life, with potential cost savings for healthcare.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show CGMs can improve glucose control in some populations, but data in non-insulin treated type 2 diabetes are limited.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Egede, Leonard E. — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Egede, Leonard E.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.