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Continuous glucose monitoring improves accuracy in liver transplant care

Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Overall, MARD was 9.1% in active CGM group.

This study evaluated the accuracy and feasibility of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in early postoperative intensive care after liver transplantation.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the accuracy and feasibility of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in early postoperative intensive care after liver transplantation.

Clinical relevance

Accurate glucose monitoring is crucial in the postoperative care of liver transplant patients to prevent complications related to hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. The findings suggest that using unblinded CGM may enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Keep in mind

The study was unblinded, which may introduce bias. Sample size and demographic details were not specified. Findings may not be generalizable to all liver transplant patients.

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Marek P, Barbora VH, Antonin J, et al. Accuracy and feasibility of real-time continuous glucose monitoring in early postoperative intensive care after liver transplantation. Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2026;17:20420188251405372. doi:10.1177/20420188251405372

Efectos Principales

Unblinded CGM showed a MARD of 9.1%, indicating better accuracy.

Blinded CGM had a MARD of 10.7%, which was less accurate than unblinded CGM.

90% of readings from unblinded CGM fell within DTS error grid zone A.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Continuous glucose monitoring and DTS Error Grid Zone A, Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD), Sensor Accuracy Over Time.

Primary intervention

Continuous glucose monitoring

Primary outcomes

  • DTS Error Grid Zone A
  • Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD)
  • Sensor Accuracy Over Time

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 55

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

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Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 3 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 0 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Diabetes Technology

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Core evidence

Study findings

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DTS Error Grid Zone A

Continuous glucose monitoring → DTS Error Grid Zone A

Continuous glucose monitoring → DTS Error Grid Zone A

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD)

Continuous glucose monitoring → Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD)

Continuous glucose monitoring → Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Sensor Accuracy Over Time

Continuous glucose monitoring → Sensor Accuracy Over Time

Continuous glucose monitoring → Sensor Accuracy Over Time

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Unblinded CGM had a MARD of 9.1%, significantly lower than blinded CGM's 10.7%.
  • 90% of unblinded CGM readings were in the clinically acceptable zone A.
  • Sensor accuracy peaked on days 2-3 post-surgery.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Patients undergoing liver transplantation.
  • Individuals requiring intensive postoperative care.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's unblinded design may affect the reliability of results.
  • Results are specific to early postoperative care and may not apply later.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings in larger, diverse populations.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study was unblinded, which may introduce bias.
  • Sample size and demographic details were not specified.
  • Findings may not be generalizable to all liver transplant patients.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and DTS Error Grid Zone A, Insulin Delivery Systems and Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD).

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Does Continuous glucose monitoring improve dts error grid zone a?

Emerging Evidence

Continuous glucose monitoring appears to improve DTS Error Grid Zone A.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    DTS Error Grid Zone A

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Continuous glucose monitoring improve mean absolute relative difference (mard)?

Emerging Evidence

Continuous glucose monitoring appears to improve Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Mean Absolute Relative Difference (MARD)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Continuous glucose monitoring improve sensor accuracy over time?

Emerging Evidence

Continuous glucose monitoring appears to improve Sensor Accuracy Over Time.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Sensor Accuracy Over Time

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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