Enhancing Digitally Delivered Diabetes Education With Real-Time CGM
- Conditions
- Diabetes Type 2
- Interventions
- Other: Dulce Digital Text Messaging InterventionOther: CGM Device
- Registration Number
- NCT06296550
- Lead Sponsor
- Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute
- Brief Summary
The current research study will add continuous glucose monitoring devices to the evidence-based text messaging diabetes education program for patients with type 2 diabetes for 6 months. Results on the effectiveness of this intervention will be compared for non-insulin using patients.
- Detailed Description
The current research study seeks to investigate the impact of incorporating Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) into the evidence-based text messaging diabetes education program, Dulce Digital, focusing on individuals with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) who are not on insulin therapy. This innovative approach stems from the rationale that real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can offer valuable insights into glycemic control, thereby enhancing diabetes self-management. In standard care, individuals with T2D, particularly those not on insulin, may not routinely have access to CGM devices. The CGM device, an integral part of recommended diabetes therapy, is FDA approved for use in all people with diabetes. However, reimbursement for CGM devices varies by health plans, and currently, Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services (CMS) does not reimburse for their use in non-insulin-using diabetes, except in cases of repeated severe hypoglycemia. Despite this, the investigators hypothesize that there are both clinical and financial benefits to providing a CGM device during diabetes self-management education for individuals with non-insulin-using T2D. This study aims to determine if adding a CGM device for this patient category yields significant benefits, contributing to the understanding of the potential advantages and informing future diabetes care practices.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 140
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- Are not currently using a CGM
- Are not using insulin therapies
- Speak English, Spanish or Arabic
- Have A1c between 7.5% and 12.0% in last 90 days
- Have a cellphone that can receive/send text messages and counts steps
- Are using insulin therapies
- Are pregnant
- Are currently using a CGM
- Are currently participating in another diabetes-related study
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Usual Care Blood Glucose Monitoring Group Dulce Digital Text Messaging Intervention Participants will use standard blood glucose monitoring devices that are covered by health insurance. CGM Group Dulce Digital Text Messaging Intervention Participants will be provided continuous glucose monitors (Dexcom G7) to monitor blood glucose for the entire duration of this study (i.e., one new device every 10 days for a total of 18 devices to last up to 6 months). CGM Group CGM Device Participants will be provided continuous glucose monitors (Dexcom G7) to monitor blood glucose for the entire duration of this study (i.e., one new device every 10 days for a total of 18 devices to last up to 6 months).
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method HbA1c 6 months Measures participants A1c using lab results provided from healthcare provider.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method CGM Metric Time Below Range 6 months Measures the percentage of time a participant's blood glucose levels fall below the target range using CGM device.
CGM Metric Time in Range 6 months Measures the percentage of time a participant's blood glucose levels stay within the target range using CGM device.
Summary of Diabetes Self Care Activities (SDSCA) Survey 6 months Summary of Diabetes Self Care Activities Survey measures frequency and consistency of diabetes self-care activities during the past 7 days. Possible scores range from 0 (0 Days to 7 (7 Days). Higher scores indicate better compliance with diabetes self-care.
CGM Metric Time above Range 6 months Measures the percentage of time a participant's blood glucose levels exceed the target range using CGM device.
Diabetes Distress Scale 6 months The Diabetes Distress Scale measures four critical dimensions of diabetes distress for participants: emotional, burden, regimen distress, interpersonal distress and physical distress. Possible scores range from 1 (Not a Problem) to 6 (A Very Serious Problem) with higher scores indicating higher levels of diabetes-related distress.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute
🇺🇸San Diego, California, United States