Using continuous glucose monitoring to improve insulin safety in older adults with diabetes
Pragmatic Clinical Trial of Continuous Glucose Monitoring-based Interventions for Safe Insulin Prescribing in High-Risk Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
This study is looking to help older adults with type 2 diabetes who use insulin by using continuous glucose monitoring to prevent dangerous drops in blood sugar, while also providing group support to help them better understand their insulin needs and manage their health safely.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11034082 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing hypoglycemia, a dangerous drop in blood sugar, in older adults with type 2 diabetes who require insulin. It aims to implement continuous glucose monitoring to better manage insulin dosing and reduce the risk of severe hypoglycemic episodes. The study will involve group-based education and support for patients, helping them understand their glucose levels and insulin needs more effectively. By using advanced monitoring technology, the research seeks to enhance the safety and quality of life for older patients managing diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 75 and above who have type 2 diabetes and require insulin therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 75 or do not require insulin for their diabetes management may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of hypoglycemia and its associated complications in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that continuous glucose monitoring can improve diabetes management, suggesting a promising potential for this approach in older adults.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grant, Richard W — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Grant, Richard W
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 below.