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Real Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in T2DM With Pregnacy

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in women of childbearing age is increasing rapidly, and low glucose compliance leads to an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes for mothers and infants during pregnancy in women with T2DM. Real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is an important tool for glucose monitoring and patient education, as it can continuously record blood glucose throughout the day and provide real-time feedback on high and low blood glucose levels. This is a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled clinical study to investigate the efficacy, safety, and maternal and infant pregnancy outcomes of using real-time CGM monitoring compared with conventional self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) on the basis of multidisciplinary management in pregnant women with T2DM. One hundred and twenty pregnant women with T2DM in early pregnancy who were enrolled in intensive insulin therapy were randomly divided into the real-time CGM group and the conventional SMBG group. The real-time CGM intervention group wore real-time CGM for more than 50% of the pregnancy in addition to regular SMBG; the control group only performed regular SMBG. Both groups wore Medtronic iPro 2 for 3 days in early, mid and late pregnancy, and the time in the target range of blood glucose (TIR) was recorded in a blinded manner. Primary outcome: differences in TIR between the two groups of pregnant women in early, mid, and late pregnancy. Secondary outcomes included differences in glycated hemoglobin, hypoglycemia, insulin dose before delivery, pregnancy weight gain, and maternal and infant pregnancy outcomes.

Efficacy of the Use of Real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Stage 3 and 4 Chronic Kidney Disease.

* Rationale: Glucose control in patients with kidney disease is challenging, as traditional metrics can be unreliable and there is a high risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Although RT-CGM has shown benefits in other groups, its efficacy in patients with advanced kidney damage needs to be validated to improve their quality of life and prevent disease progression. * Main objective: To determine whether the use of RT-CGM is more effective than usual care (capillary blood glucose monitoring with a glucometer) in maintaining patients within an optimal glucose range (70-180 mg/dL) over a three-month period. * Study population: We plan to include 30 patients over 18 years of age with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (with a glomerular filtration rate less than 60 ml/min), who use insulin and are not on renal replacement therapy such as dialysis. * Methodology: The study is a randomized clinical trial consisting of two phases: 1. Selection period (15 days): Blinded monitoring is performed to obtain baseline data. 2. Treatment period (90 days): Patients are divided into two groups: the intervention group, which will use the CGM-RT with alarms configured for high and low levels, and the control group, which will continue with traditional fingerstick monitoring. * Metrics to be evaluated: In addition to time in range, researchers will analyze episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, glycemic variability, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, and device accuracy. * Ethical and logistical considerations: The study complies with international and national regulations, guaranteeing the confidentiality and autonomy of the participants. The project has a 24-month timeline and a detailed budget to cover medical personnel, monitoring sensors (Sinocare i3), and laboratory tests.

Influence of the Use of Specific Nutritional Formulas on Time in Range in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Who can participate? Individuals may be eligible to join this study if they meet the following criteria: * Are 18 years or older. * Have Type 2 diabetes with an A1c level higher than 7%. * Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 27 and 35 (considered overweight or Class 1 obesity). * Have used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) successfully in the past. How the study works: If eligible individuals decide to join and sign the consent form, a computer will randomly assign them into one of two groups: The Formula Group: Participants will replace their usual breakfast and one snack with a specific diabetes nutritional drink (Glucerna®). The Standard Diet Group: Participants will follow a standard low-calorie meal plan without using the nutritional drink. Both groups will aim for a specific daily calorie goal (1,200-1,500 for women; 1,500-1,800 for men) and will receive expert nutritional counseling. Monitoring and Follow-up Over the course of 3 months, close contact will be maintained to support participants: Every 2 weeks: A nutrition expert will call participants to check on their diet and help with their glucose monitor. Every month: Participants will meet with the study team in person to review glucose monitor data. Tests: At the start and end of the study, weight, body composition, blood sugar (A1c), and cholesterol levels will be measured to see how the plans worked.

Evaluating an Insulin Pump for Time in Range (TIR) in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder caused by genetic, environmental changes, mental health issues, immune disorders, and other factors. It may occur with or without insulin resistance, insulin secretion defect, or impaired biological function of insulin. The condition is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and targeted damage to multiple systems and organs. Insulin pump therapy is an advanced method for managing diabetes that mimics the natural secretion of insulin by providing continuous delivery to diabetic patients. Compared to traditional multiple injections, the use of an insulin pump reduces the number of injections required and improves patient compliance and treatment convenience. The medical team can customize the insulin pump treatment based on each patient's specific situation in order to achieve optimal blood sugar control and effectively reduce the risk of complications. In recent years, there has been significant attention given to glucose-in-target time (TIR), which refers to the amount of time blood sugar levels are within a range of 3.9 to 10.0 mmol/L in non-pregnant adults measured either as minutes or as a percentage (%). This clinical trial aims to collect data on using an insulin pump (Model: AR-B200A) combined with a scanning glucose monitoring system (Model: FreeStyle Libre, 20163072472) for continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in type 1 diabetes patients in order to provide reference for related clinical applications.