Last updated September 9, 2026
Key finding
Just halving my Hba1c, I’d never ever thought that would happen – ever.
This study explored the experiences of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes using real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) while on insulin. Participants reported significant improvements in glycaemia and overall well-being.
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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 explored the experiences of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes using real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) while on insulin. Participants reported significant improvements in glycaemia and overall well-being.
This study highlights the potential benefits of rtCGM technology for individuals managing Type 2 Diabetes with insulin. Improved glycaemia and quality of life can lead to better long-term health outcomes, making rtCGM a valuable tool for diabetes management.
The study had a single-arm design, limiting comparisons. Effectiveness data were unclear for several outcomes. Potential biases in self-reported data may affect reliability.
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Oscar TS, Benjamin JW, Sara ES, et al. Exploring the Lived Experiences of Initiating Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Using Insulin. Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders. 2024;23(1):1163-1171. doi:10.1007/s40200-024-01403-9
Participants experienced a decrease in Hba1c by 15 mmol/mol, indicating improved glycaemia.
The frequency of glucose monitoring increased to 90%, showing greater engagement with diabetes management.
Adherence to insulin medication improved, with participants using their pens more reactively.
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This study contributes evidence to Continuous glucose monitoring and Barriers to continual usage of rtCGM technology, Improved adherence to medication, Improved glycaemia, and 3 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Continuous glucose monitoring
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Primary evidence
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matched_intervention
Core evidence
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Continuous glucose monitoring → Barriers to continual usage of rtCGM technology
Continuous glucose monitoring → Barriers to continual usage of rtCGM technology
Continuous glucose monitoring → Improved adherence to medication
Continuous glucose monitoring → Improved adherence to medication
Continuous glucose monitoring → Improved glycaemia
Continuous glucose monitoring → Improved glycaemia
Continuous glucose monitoring → Improved mood
Continuous glucose monitoring → Improved mood
Continuous glucose monitoring → Improved sleep
Continuous glucose monitoring → Improved sleep
Continuous glucose monitoring → Increased frequency of monitoring
Continuous glucose monitoring → Increased frequency of monitoring
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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and Barriers to continual usage of rtCGM technology, Insulin Delivery Systems and Improved adherence to medication.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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All studies measuring Barriers to continual usage of rtCGM technology
Measures Barriers to continual usage of rtCGM technology as a key outcome.
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Measures Improved adherence to medication as a key outcome.
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Contributes to Insulin Delivery Systems evidence base.
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Continuous glucose monitoring appears to improve improved adherence to medication.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Improved adherence to medication
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Continuous glucose monitoring appears to improve improved glycaemia.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Improved glycaemia
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Continuous glucose monitoring appears to improve improved mood.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Improved mood
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Continuous glucose monitoring appears to improve improved sleep.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Improved sleep
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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