Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Adolescents With Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Diabetes |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 12 - 18 |
| Updated: | 11/8/2014 |
| Start Date: | February 2012 |
| End Date: | August 2013 |
| Contact: | Larry A. Fox, MD |
| Email: | lfox@nemours.org |
| Phone: | 9046973674 |
Use of CGM in Adolescents With Poorly-controlled Type 1 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to see if children and adolescents with poorly controlled type
1 diabetes will benefit from using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a device that can be
used to check blood sugars.
1 diabetes will benefit from using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a device that can be
used to check blood sugars.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 12 to <18 years old
- T1D for at least one year
- Treatment with either multiple daily injections (MDI) or insulin pump therapy
- A1c ≥9%
- Willingness to comply with study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current diabetic ketoacidosis
- Hypoglycemia unawareness
- Chronic use of medications that affect recognition of hypoglycemia (e.g., beta
blockers)
- Chronic use of medications that mimic symptoms of high or low blood sugars (e.g.,
decongestants)
- Recent or frequent severe hypoglycemia (2 episodes in the last year; 1 episode in the
last 6 months)
- Skin rashes or conditions that may affect CGM placement and wear
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