About this trial

This study aims to improve patient awareness of the utility of continuous glucose monitoring systems in blood glucose monitoring and to improve patient satisfaction regarding diabetes care, particularly in the matter of blood glucose monitoring, at the transitions of care from the inpatient setting to the ambulatory setting.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Non-pregnant adults, ages greater than or equal to 18 years, admitted to VUMC

Able to give informed consent

Hyperglycemia requiring insulin therapy including subcutaneous insulin injection or continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (patient's own insulin pump) during hospitalization and at the time of discharge

POC glucose or venous glucose levels in the 24 hours prior to participation need to be 70-350 mg/dL

Disqualifiers

Currently using Libre 3 Plus or Dexcom G7 CGMS during hospitalization or have used Libre 3 Plus or Dexcom G7 CGMS in the past 3 months

Does not have smartphone compatible with Libre 3 App or Dexcom G7 App

Received chemotherapy during current hospitalization

Planning on major surgery within 10-15 days

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Libre 3 Plus Continuous Glucose Monitor
  • Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitor

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Vanderbilt University Medical Center37232, NashvilleTennessee, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Lead sponsor