Última actualización 9 de septiembre de 2026
Key finding
The mean glucose levels changed from 7.03 mmol/l to 6.73 mmol/l in the intervention group, resulting in a significant glucose difference of −0.66 mmol/l.
This study evaluated the impact of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) on glycemic control and fear of hypoglycemia in adults with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) on glycemic control and fear of hypoglycemia in adults with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes.
Effective glycemic control is crucial for individuals with type 1 diabetes to prevent complications. The significant reduction in mean glucose levels with isCGM indicates its potential as a valuable tool for managing diabetes. However, the lack of impact on fear of hypoglycemia highlights the need for additional strategies to address psychological aspects of diabetes management.
The study did not demonstrate significant changes in fear of hypoglycemia. The sample size and demographic details were not specified. The clinical significance of the findings may vary among individuals.
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Jerzy H, Agata G, Marta W, et al. Impact of Initiating Intermittently Scanned Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Glycemic Control and Fear of Hypoglycemia in Adults with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2025;15:1503891. doi:10.3389/fendo.2024.1503891
Mean glucose levels decreased significantly by -0.66 mmol/l (p=0.041) in the intervention group.
Time below 70 mg/dl changed insignificantly from 2.42% to 2.25% in the intervention group.
Fear of hypoglycemia showed no significant change between groups after 4 weeks.
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This study contributes evidence to Continuous glucose monitoring and Fear of hypoglycemia (worry), Percentage of time spent below 70 mg/dL, Pre-meal mean glucose, and 1 more.
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Continuous glucose monitoring
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Continuous glucose monitoring → Fear of hypoglycemia (worry)
Continuous glucose monitoring → Fear of hypoglycemia (worry)
Continuous glucose monitoring → Percentage of time spent below 70 mg/dL
Continuous glucose monitoring → Percentage of time spent below 70 mg/dL
Continuous glucose monitoring → Pre-meal mean glucose
Continuous glucose monitoring → Pre-meal mean glucose
Continuous glucose monitoring → Time in range
Continuous glucose monitoring → Time in range
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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range, Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range.
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Insulin Delivery Systems may improve CGM Time in Range.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Time in range
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 87.6 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Pre-meal mean glucose
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.8 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 38 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Current evidence does not show a clear effect of Continuous glucose monitoring on fear of hypoglycemia (WORRY).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fear of hypoglycemia (worry)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Continuous glucose monitoring for percentage of time spent below 70 mg/dl.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Percentage of time spent below 70 mg/dL
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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