Completed Pilot Trial Tests CGM Plus Telehealth for Underserved Type 2 Diabetes Patients — Early Results Show Promise for FQHC Care Models
247 Health News Editorial
·24 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA 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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