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isCGM 2.0 reduces hypoglycemia and increases testing frequency in children

Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026

Key finding

TBR70 reduced from 10.7 ± 11.3% at baseline to 2.8 ± 2.8% and 2.1 ± 2.4% at 12 and 24 weeks, respectively (p < 0.01 for both 12 and 24 weeks).

This study evaluated the outcomes of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM 2.0) in children with type 1 diabetes, showing significant reductions in time below range.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the outcomes of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM 2.0) in children with type 1 diabetes, showing significant reductions in time below range.

Clinical relevance

These findings are important as they suggest that isCGM 2.0 can help reduce episodes of hypoglycemia in children with type 1 diabetes, potentially improving their safety and quality of life. However, the lack of significant change in HbA1c indicates that further research may be needed to understand its impact on overall diabetes management.

Keep in mind

Limited generalizability due to specific population studied Non-significant findings for HbA1c may limit clinical relevance Short follow-up period may not capture long-term effects

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Yongwen Z, Benjamin JW, Alisa B, et al. Extension phase outcomes with intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM 2.0) in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Diabetic Medicine. 2024;42(5):e15494. doi:10.1111/dme.15494

Efectos Principales

TBR70 reduced from 10.7% at baseline to 2.8% at 12 weeks (p < 0.01)

Glucose test frequency increased from 4.7 tests/day at baseline to 10.7 tests/day at 12 weeks (p < 0.01)

HbA1c and time in range were non-significant at 24 weeks in both groups

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring, isCGM 2.0 and Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks, Time in range.

Primary intervention

Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring

Primary outcomes

  • Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks
  • Time in range

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 59

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

171

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

isCGM 2.0 → Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

isCGM 2.0 → Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

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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Time in range

isCGM 2.0 → Time in range

isCGM 2.0 → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
25
Negative
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring → Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring → Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Time in range

Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring → Time in range

Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • TBR70 decreased by 7.9% at 12 weeks (p < 0.01)
  • Glucose testing frequency increased by 5.9 times/day (p < 0.01)
  • No significant change in HbA1c at 24 weeks
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
  • Participants using continuous glucose monitoring technology
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to adults or other diabetes types
  • Further studies needed to assess long-term impacts
  • Findings are based on a specific intervention and may not reflect other monitoring methods
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited generalizability due to specific population studied
  • Non-significant findings for HbA1c may limit clinical relevance
  • Short follow-up period may not capture long-term effects

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring and CGM Time in Range, isCGM 2.0 and Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks.

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Questions answered by this study

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Does Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring improve time in range?

Moderate Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring for Time in range.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does isCGM 2.0 improve increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks?

Emerging Evidence

isCGM 2.0 appears to improve Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

    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 Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring improve increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring for Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Increase in glucose test frequency from baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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 isCGM 2.0 improve time in range?

Emerging Evidence

isCGM 2.0 may worsen Time in range or be associated with harm.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | moderate negative | 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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