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SMBG Protocols Predicting Glucose Levels in Senior Diabetes Mellitus With CAD

A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study on Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) Protocols in Predicting Glucose Levels in Senior Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01954771
Enrollment
89
Registered
2013-10-07
Start date
2013-06-30
Completion date
2016-06-30
Last updated
2017-07-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Keywords

Diabetes mellitus, Coronary artery disease, SMBG, Elderly

Brief summary

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a common way to assess glycemic control in diabetes management. Multiple times of blood glucose measurements by fingerstick in the same day are of tough challenge to it. The changes and variations of glucose excursion in senior diabetics with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)involve a safety issue besides glycated hemoglobin (GHb) value. The goal of this study is to explore modified SMBG protocols for precisely monitoring and predicting glycemic excursion, variability in senior type 2 diabetics with CAD.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALSMBG

Control Group Patients will receive conventional care and keep on their usual SMBG methods. Additionally, each patient will also wear a CGMS device for 72h in the first week and the last week, respectively. SMBG-4 Group Capillary glucose level is measured using finger stick method by 4 times (fasting plus post-meals) every other day. Additionally, each patient will also wear a CGMS device for 72h in the first week and the last week, respectively. SMBG-7 Group Capillary glucose level is measured using finger stick method by 7 times (fasting, pre-meals, post-meals and bedtime altogether) every other day. Additionally, each patient will also wear a CGMS device for 72h in the first week and the last week, respectively.

OTHERCGMS

In this study, according to the protocol, all the patients will follow their prespecified SMBG methods and periodically visit doctor, but therapies will not be adjusted unless they experience severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia episodes. The expected duration of the trial is 12 weeks.

Sponsors

Beijing Anzhen Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Clinical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes * Clinical diagnosis of coronary artery disease * Age ≥65 years * The blood glucose is controlled by diets and (or) oral hypoglycemic drugs * BMI≤28 kg/m² * Being able to monitor and record capillary glucose value by themselves at home

Exclusion criteria

* Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) * Acute cardiovascular events * Anemia * Insulin treatment * Incapable to perform SMBG at home

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Evaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)12 weeksThe peak value:\>16.7mmol/L(which may precipitate ketosis),nadir:≤2.8mmol/L(Severe hypoglycemia).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Correlation Study Between HbA1c and Glycemic Profiles of MBG (Mean Blood Glucose) From SMBG Protocols and CGMS12 weeksA correlation coefficient of 0.5 is defined as large effect size.(Cohen Jacob.Statistical power analysis for the the behavioral sciences.2nd edition.Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.1988:80)
Number of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMS12 weeksSevere hypoglycemia is defined as glucose concentration of ≤2.8mmol/L (50 mg/dL).
HbA1c(%) at Endpoint12 weeks

Countries

China

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Control Group
Patients received conventional care and kept on their usual SMBG methods. Additionally, each patient also wore a CGMS device for 72h in the first week and the last week, respectively. SMBG CGMS: In this study, according to the protocol, all the patients followed their prespecified SMBG methods and periodically visited doctor, but therapies were not adjusted unless they experience severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia episodes. The expected duration of the trial is 12 weeks.
29
SMBG-4 Group
Capillary glucose level was measured using finger stick method by 4 times (fasting plus post-meals) every other day. Additionally, each patient also wore a CGMS device for 72h in the first week and the last week, respectively. SMBG CGMS: In this study, according to the protocol, all the patients followed their prespecified SMBG methods and periodically visited doctor, but therapies were not adjusted unless they experience severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia episodes. The expected duration of the trial is 12 weeks.
32
SMBG-7 Group
Capillary glucose level was measured using finger stick method by 7 times (fasting, pre-meals, post-meals and bedtime altogether) every other day. Additionally, each patient also wore a CGMS device for 72h in the first week and the last week, respectively. SMBG CGMS: In this study, according to the protocol, all the patients followed their prespecified SMBG methods and periodically visited doctor, but therapies were not adjusted unless they experience severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia episodes. The expected duration of the trial is 12 weeks.
28
Total89

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyMissing CGMS of end-point110
Overall StudyMissing HbA1c and CGMS of end-point513
Overall StudyMissing HbA1c of end-point110

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicSMBG-4 GroupTotalControl GroupSMBG-7 Group
Age, Continuous70.5 years69.0 years71.0 years67.0 years
Blood urea nitrogen(Normal values range from 2.8-7.2 mmol/L)6.2 mmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.4
5.9 mmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.4
5.6 mmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.4
6.0 mmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.4
Body mass index26.1 kg/m²26.1 kg/m²26.1 kg/m²26.3 kg/m²
CKD-EPI -eGFR80.32 ml/min/1.73m²80.81 ml/min/1.73m²72.72 ml/min/1.73m²87.15 ml/min/1.73m²
C-peptid(Normal values range from 0.78-5.19 ng/ml)2.00 ng/ml1.97 ng/ml1.94 ng/ml1.87 ng/ml
Creatinine(Normal values range from 59-104 mmol/L for male,45-84 mmol/L for female)81.65 mmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.49
80.32 mmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.91
82.71 mmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.2
76.33 mmol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.87
Diastolic blood pressure65.5 mmHg67.0 mmHg68.0 mmHg68.0 mmHg
Fasting glucose(Normal values range from 3.9-6.1 mmol/L)6.5 mmol/L7.4 mmol/L7.6 mmol/L7.5 mmol/L
Glycated hemoglobin(Normal values range from 4-6 percent)6.8 percent6.8 percent7.0 percent6.8 percent
Heart rate72.0 beats per minute67.0 beats per minute66.0 beats per minute66.0 beats per minute
Hemoglobin(Normal values range from 130-175 g/L)139.5 g/L141.0 g/L139.0 g/L143.0 g/L
High density lipoprotein cholesterol(Normal values range from 1.04-1.55 mmol/L)1.13 mmol/L1.11 mmol/L1.09 mmol/L1.12 mmol/L
Insulin(Normal values range from 2.08-10.9 μU/ml)9.2 μU/ml9.0 μU/ml8.8 μU/ml8.1 μU/ml
Insulin secretagogues
no
19 participants48 participants17 participants12 participants
Insulin secretagogues
yes
13 participants41 participants12 participants16 participants
LDL-C (1.27-3.12 for normal; <2.59 at high risk factors; <1.80 at very high risk factors)2.17 mmol/L2.02 mmol/L2.22 mmol/L1.85 mmol/L
MDRD-eGFR89.66 ml/min/1.73m²89.72 ml/min/1.73m²79.39 ml/min/1.73m²93.86 ml/min/1.73m²
Other Oral Anti-diabetic Drugs
no
5 participants13 participants5 participants3 participants
Other Oral Anti-diabetic Drugs
yes
27 participants76 participants24 participants25 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants31 Participants11 Participants10 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
22 Participants58 Participants18 Participants18 Participants
Statins
no
6 participants11 participants2 participants3 participants
Statins
yes
26 participants78 participants27 participants25 participants
Systolic blood pressure129.0 mmHg128.0 mmHg125.0 mmHg127.0 mmHg
Total cholesterol(Normal values range from 3.1-5.2 mmol/L)4.01 mmol/L3.85 mmol/L3.88 mmol/L3.46 mmol/L
Triglyceride(Normal values range from 0-1.7 mmol/L)1.15 mmol/L1.24 mmol/L1.35 mmol/L1.12 mmol/L
Urinary albumin ratio(Normal values range from 0-30 mg/g)9.09 mg/g8.62 mg/g7.59 mg/g8.62 mg/g
β-blocker
no
15 participants35 participants9 participants11 participants
β-blocker
yes
17 participants54 participants20 participants17 participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
16 / 2920 / 3219 / 28
serious
Total, serious adverse events
7 / 294 / 327 / 28

Outcome results

Primary

Evaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)

The peak value:\>16.7mmol/L(which may precipitate ketosis),nadir:≤2.8mmol/L(Severe hypoglycemia).

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: 13 patients did not followed the study protocol.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Control GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Peak at endpoint8.74 mmol/L
Control GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Nadir at endpoint6.32 mmol/L
Control GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Peak at baseline8.86 mmol/L
Control GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Nadir at baseline6.87 mmol/L
SMBG-4 GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Peak at endpoint8.00 mmol/L
SMBG-4 GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Nadir at baseline6.05 mmol/L
SMBG-4 GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Nadir at endpoint6.55 mmol/L
SMBG-4 GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Peak at baseline8.72 mmol/L
SMBG-7 GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Nadir at endpoint6.44 mmol/L
SMBG-7 GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Peak at baseline8.80 mmol/L
SMBG-7 GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Nadir at baseline6.15 mmol/L
SMBG-7 GroupEvaluation of Peak and Nadir Glucose Profiles From Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)Peak at endpoint8.68 mmol/L
Secondary

HbA1c(%) at Endpoint

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: 13 patients did not followed the study protocol.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Control GroupHbA1c(%) at Endpoint6.9 percentage
SMBG-4 GroupHbA1c(%) at Endpoint6.7 percentage
SMBG-7 GroupHbA1c(%) at Endpoint6.6 percentage
Secondary

Number of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMS

Severe hypoglycemia is defined as glucose concentration of ≤2.8mmol/L (50 mg/dL).

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: 13 patients did not followed the study protocol.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Control GroupNumber of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMSEnd-point CGMS3 participants
Control GroupNumber of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMSBaseline CGMS4 participants
Control GroupNumber of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMSSMBG1 participants
SMBG-4 GroupNumber of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMSEnd-point CGMS1 participants
SMBG-4 GroupNumber of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMSBaseline CGMS3 participants
SMBG-4 GroupNumber of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMSSMBG0 participants
SMBG-7 GroupNumber of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMSBaseline CGMS7 participants
SMBG-7 GroupNumber of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMSSMBG1 participants
SMBG-7 GroupNumber of Participants With Severe Hypoglycemia (≤50 mg/dL or 2.8mmol/L),Captured by SMBG Method and CGMSEnd-point CGMS3 participants
Secondary

The Correlation Study Between HbA1c and Glycemic Profiles of MBG (Mean Blood Glucose) From SMBG Protocols and CGMS

A correlation coefficient of 0.5 is defined as large effect size.(Cohen Jacob.Statistical power analysis for the the behavioral sciences.2nd edition.Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.1988:80)

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: 13 patients did not followed the study protocol.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Control GroupThe Correlation Study Between HbA1c and Glycemic Profiles of MBG (Mean Blood Glucose) From SMBG Protocols and CGMSMBG from SMBG7.92 mmol/L
Control GroupThe Correlation Study Between HbA1c and Glycemic Profiles of MBG (Mean Blood Glucose) From SMBG Protocols and CGMSMBG from CGMS at endpoint7.62 mmol/L
SMBG-4 GroupThe Correlation Study Between HbA1c and Glycemic Profiles of MBG (Mean Blood Glucose) From SMBG Protocols and CGMSMBG from SMBG8.00 mmol/L
SMBG-4 GroupThe Correlation Study Between HbA1c and Glycemic Profiles of MBG (Mean Blood Glucose) From SMBG Protocols and CGMSMBG from CGMS at endpoint7.24 mmol/L
SMBG-7 GroupThe Correlation Study Between HbA1c and Glycemic Profiles of MBG (Mean Blood Glucose) From SMBG Protocols and CGMSMBG from SMBG7.81 mmol/L
SMBG-7 GroupThe Correlation Study Between HbA1c and Glycemic Profiles of MBG (Mean Blood Glucose) From SMBG Protocols and CGMSMBG from CGMS at endpoint7.76 mmol/L
Comparison: The correlation study between HbA1c and MBG (mean blood glucose) from SMBG measurements.p-value: <0.001Correlation analysis
Comparison: The correlation study between HbA1c and MBG (mean blood glucose) from SMBG measurements.p-value: 0.004Correlation analysis
Comparison: The correlation study between HbA1c and MBG (mean blood glucose) from SMBG measurements.p-value: <0.001Correlation analysis
Comparison: The correlation study between HbA1c and MBG (mean blood glucose) from CGMS measurements.p-value: 0.011Correlation analysis
Comparison: The correlation study between HbA1c and MBG (mean blood glucose) from CGMS measurements.p-value: 0.009Correlation analysis
Comparison: The correlation study between HbA1c and MBG (mean blood glucose) from CGMS measurements.p-value: <0.001Correlation analysis

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026