Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Diabetes Sci Technol2026;19322968261489265.October 14, 2026Journal Article

Effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Non-Intensively Managed Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Ayman Al Hayek1,2,3, Wael M Al Zahrani2, Haifa F Alotaibi1, Manal El Jammal4, Mohammed A Al Dawish2
1Research and Innovation Institute, Ministry of Defense Health Services, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Diabetes Treatment Center, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
3Health Education Administration, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
4Scientific & Medical Affairs, Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, CA, USA.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) not receiving intensive insulin therapy remains incompletely established, particularly regarding glycemic metrics beyond glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). METHODS: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating real-time CGM (rtCGM) or intermit…

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