This is a parallel, two-arm randomized controlled trial comparing real-time CGM using Dexcom G6 devices vs. usual care (self-monitored blood glucose 4-times/day) among 122 in-center hemodialysis patients with diabetes mellitus over a 12-week period. Our primary objective will be to determine the effects of CGM vs. usual care on glycemic control, defined by percent (%) of time in target glucose range (70-180 mg/dl). Our main and exploratory secondary objectives will be to determine the effects of CGM on CGM-indices of hypoglycemia, blood-based glycemic markers (HbA1c, glycated albumin, fructosamine), and patient-reported outcomes (health-related quality of life, diabetes distress, hypoglycemia fear). We will also evaluate feasibility endpoints by measuring CGM compliance during the intervention period and success/ease of implementing CGM training sessions among patients.
This randomized controlled trial will investigate whether use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) vs. usual care with self-monitored blood glucose 1) enhances glycemic control, 2) reduces hypoglycemia risk, and 3) improves quality of life, diabetes distress, and fear of hypoglycemia in hemodialysis patients with diabetes mellitus.