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Publication · Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners · 2026

Continuous glucose monitoring for glycemic control in non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes

Karimi, N., Choi, S. E., Song, Y., & Tolentino, D. A. (2026).

DiabetesGlucose monitoringQuality improvement
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The big idea

Continuous glucose monitors may help people with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin, and could fit into routine clinic care.

Who
Adults with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes (A1c above 7%)
How
Quality improvement project (chart review) in an LA clinic
What we learned
Whether CGM helps, and can fit into clinic care

In plain language

This study looked at whether wearable continuous glucose monitors help people with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin keep their blood sugar in a healthier range.

About this study

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is well established for people who use insulin, but its use in non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes is less common. This quality improvement project explored CGM use within an endocrinology clinic in Los Angeles County.

The team reviewed eligible patients’ HbA1c and time-in-range over six months to understand the potential benefit and whether CGM can be feasibly adopted in everyday practice.

Key themes

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The question

Can continuous glucose monitoring help people with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes?

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Tested in practice

Feasibility of adoption, HbA1c, and time-in-range over six months in an LA endocrinology clinic.