Diabetes technology

Adolescent- and Young Adult-Reported Outcomes and Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Features: A Report from the CGM Intervention in Teens and Young (CITY) Trial

Pediatr DiabetesPublished Secondary analysis of the CITY randomised trial

Authors' conclusion

Improvements in self-reported measures were observed in adolescents and young adults using CGM. As CGM use is also associated with better glycemic control, utilizing CGM may contribute to improving both medical outcomes and emotional health.

Study context

Population
Adolescents/young adults with T1D
Comparison
Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) continued vs CGM initiated after blood glucose meter (BGM)
Methodological details1:1 randomisation, 26-week randomized clinical trial (RCT) followed by 26-week extension
  • 1:1 randomisation
  • 26-week RCT followed by 26-week extension

Primary result

As reported in the abstract

up to 52 weeks

Participants wearing CGM >5 days/week at 52 weeks, both cohorts

>70%

Discontinued CGM

5%

Used SHARE features: adolescents (14 to <19 years) vs young adults

80% vs 41%

Original publication

Adolescent- and Young Adult-Reported Outcomes and Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Features: A Report from the CITY Trial. Pediatr Diabetes. Published 15 September 2023. doi:10.1155/2023/6906023

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