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Completed Pilot Trial Tests CGM Plus Telehealth for Underserved Type 2 Diabetes Patients — Early Results Show Promise for FQHC Care Models

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24 May 2026

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A completed pilot study from the University of Illinois at Chicago tested whether combining continuous glucose monitoring with telehealth visits could improve diabetes control in underserved patients. Results from this 46-participant study may inform scalable care models for similar populations.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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