Glucose monitoring for people starting insulin after hospital discharge
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study checks whether using a continuous glucose monitor for 2 weeks after you leave the hospital helps you manage blood sugar better when you are newly starting insulin. It may help your care team adjust insulin and track glucose trends more closely right after discharge.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 to 100 years old
- Have type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Be admitted to NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island between Dec 16, 2024 and Dec 31, 2026
- Be starting insulin for the first time at discharge (basal, basal-bolus, or mixed insulin)
- You must NOT have been using insulin at home before this hospital stay
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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