Continuous glucose monitoring beat finger-pricks for HbA1c control

longevity · Examine.com Study Summaries — June 8–15, 2026 · 2026

In 303 adults with type 2 diabetes on insulin, 32 weeks of CGM cut HbA1c by 1.0 percentage point vs. 0.5 with finger-pricks, with more time-in-range.

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In 303 adults with type 2 diabetes on insulin, 32 weeks of CGM cut HbA1c by 1.0 percentage point vs. 0.5 with finger-pricks, with more time-in-range.

  • CGM
  • type 2 diabetes
  • HbA1c
  • insulin
  • glucose monitoring