Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in an Underserved Population

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorTulane University

About this trial

The investigators aim is to conduct a randomized clinical trial in an underserved population who are either uninsured or on Medicaid and taking at least one injection of insulin daily. The investigators believe that this study will lead to considerable alleviation of health disparities and provide better care for an underserved population. This will be a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility of such a trial in this population before doing a larger multicenter trial.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 18-75 years

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

HbA1C ≥ 7.5%

At least on 1 insulin injection therapy daily

Disqualifiers

Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Currently on CGM or using insulin pump

Advanced renal disease or Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) <40

Serious co-morbidities which in the investigator's opinion, will make it challenging for patients to participate

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators