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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetes

Last updated June 15, 2026

Key finding

HbA1c decreased from 8.09% to 7.48% (p < 0.001).

This study examined the impact of continuous glucose monitoring on glycemic control in diabetes patients, finding significant reductions in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels.

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Moderate

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Study focus

This study examined the impact of continuous glucose monitoring on glycemic control in diabetes patients, finding significant reductions in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control is crucial for diabetes management, as it can reduce the risk of complications associated with the disease. The significant reductions in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose suggest that continuous glucose monitoring could be an effective tool for patients and healthcare providers aiming to enhance diabetes care.

Keep in mind

Study design was non-randomized, limiting causal inference. Sample size and demographic details were not specified. Potential confounding factors were not controlled.

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Mi-Joon L, Bum-Jeun S, Jae-Hyoung C, Daniela MT, Mariana F, Ionela LS. The Effects of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Glycemic Control in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Life. 2025;15(10):1543. doi:10.3390/life15101543

Main Effects

HbA1c decreased from 8.09% to 7.48% (p < 0.001)

Fasting plasma glucose decreased from 152.41 mg/dL to 137.16 mg/dL (p < 0.001)

Total cholesterol decreased from 149.77 mg/dL to 146.95 mg/dL (p = 0.036)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Continuous glucose monitoring and BMI, Fasting blood sugar (FBS), HbA1c, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Continuous glucose monitoring

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
  • HbA1c

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Primary evidence

Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and HbA1c

Related evidence

Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and Fasting Glucose

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Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

Continuous glucose monitoring → BMI

Continuous glucose monitoring → BMI

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
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Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Continuous glucose monitoring → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

Continuous glucose monitoring → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

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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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HbA1c

Continuous glucose monitoring → HbA1c

Continuous glucose monitoring → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
83
Strong
ImpactScore™
93
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
86
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 7 studies
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Total cholesterol

Continuous glucose monitoring → Total cholesterol

Continuous glucose monitoring → Total cholesterol

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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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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • HbA1c decreased by 0.61% (p < 0.001).
  • Fasting plasma glucose decreased by 15.25 mg/dL (p < 0.001).
  • Total cholesterol decreased by 2.82 mg/dL (p = 0.036).
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
  • Patients using continuous glucose monitoring devices.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not be generalizable to all diabetes populations.
  • The increase in body mass index was not statistically significant.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Study design was non-randomized, limiting causal inference.
  • Sample size and demographic details were not specified.
  • Potential confounding factors were not controlled.

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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and HbA1c, Insulin Delivery Systems and Body Mass Index.

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Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.3 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 12 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
12 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve fasting glucose?

Moderate Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems appears to improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting blood sugar (FBS)

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Insulin Delivery Systems affect body mass index?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Insulin Delivery Systems for Body Mass Index.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    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 Insulin Delivery Systems improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?

Emerging Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems appears to improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Total cholesterol

    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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