Diabetes technology

The Accuracy of Continuous Glucose Sensors in People with Diabetes Undergoing Hemodialysis (ALPHA Study)

Diabetes Technol TherPublished Diagnostic accuracy study

Authors' conclusion

Our results indicate Freestyle Libre 1 is a reliable tool for glucose monitoring in adults on hemodialysis.

Study context

Population
Adults with diabetes (on insulin or SU) undergoing hemodialysis; median age 64.7 [60.2–74.4] years
Participants
40 adults
Comparison
Dexcom G6 vs Freestyle Libre 1, against Yellow Springs Instrument (YSI) plasma glucose reference
Outcome
Accuracy vs YSI reference during hemodialysis

Performance

As reported in the abstract

Accuracy vs YSI reference during hemodialysis Dexcom G6 overall MARD 22.7% · Libre 1 overall MARD 11.3%

Matched glucose pairs Dexcom G6 2656 · Libre 1 2785

%15/15

%20/20

CEG zones A and B

Original publication

The Accuracy of Continuous Glucose Sensors in People with Diabetes Undergoing Hemodialysis (ALPHA Study). Diabetes Technol Ther. Published 28 June 2023. doi:10.1089/dia.2023.0013

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