Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Young Adults

Launched by SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · Jul 9, 2025

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This study is looking at how young adults with type 2 diabetes can use a device called a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to better manage their blood sugar levels. The CGM is a small sensor that tracks glucose (sugar) in the body throughout the day and night, giving users real-time information about their blood sugar patterns. The study will provide these devices to participants for 30 days to see how easy they are to use, what helps or makes it harder for people to use them, and how using the CGM might change their awareness of their blood sugar levels.

To take part, people need to be between 18 and 45 years old, have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within the last five years, and have never used a CGM before. Participants also need a smartphone that works with the Dexcom CGM app and be comfortable using it in English or Spanish. People who are pregnant, recently had a baby, or have serious mental health conditions won’t be able to join. During the study, participants will wear the CGM for a month and share their experiences to help researchers understand how this technology might support better diabetes self-care in young adults.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • adult 18-45 years of age
• • diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in the last 5 years, as evidenced in the electronic medical record
• • no prior use or experience with wearable CGMs
• • possession of a smart phone that is compatible with Dexcom CGM sensors (nearly all smartphones are compatible) and willing to download and utilize the Dexcom CGM app
• • fluency in English or Spanish
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • severe mental illness (e.g., psychosis, suicidal ideation);
• • pregnancy or \<6 months postpartum