The Dexcom Community Glucose Monitoring Project: Six-Month Results Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes
Topic: Type 2 Diabetes, Primary Care, Lifestyle Modification
Key question: What are the benefits of a glucose sensor in type 2 diabetes in a real-world primary care setting?
Research Spotlight: “The Dexcom Community Glucose Monitoring Project: Six-Month Results Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes” Grace T, et al. Clin Diabetes. 2024.
Background: Glucose sensor use is limited in the primary care setting despite the multiple benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) among people with type 2 diabetes.
Main outcomes of the study:
- Participants using a glucose sensor (n=237) showed clinically meaningful and statistically significant (p<0.001) decrease in A1C of 2.4%+1.9% at 6 months. Overall, those with higher baseline A1C achieved greater reductions in A1C at the 6-month follow-up.
- TIR 70-180 mg/dL significantly increased in the glucose sensor group by 5.5%±28.7% (p=0.022). The improvement in TIR was attributable to a significant decrease in TAR >180 mg/dL (p=0.021).
- The proportion of glucose sensor participants meeting Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) A1C Target of < 8.0% increased from 18.6% to 82.7% at 6 months.
Key takeaways for healthcare providers:
- Glucose sensor use in a real-world primary care type 2 diabetes population improved A1C and resulted in a greater proportion meeting A1C targets.
- Expanded use of glucose sensors in the primary care setting could help more patients learn about their diabetes, make and sustain lifestyle modifications, and achieve glycemic targets.
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