Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study

Abstract BackgroundThe development of minimally invasive continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) has transformed diabetes management. CGMs have shown clinical significance by improving time in the euglycemic range, decreasing rates of hypoglycemia, and improving hemoglobi...

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Main Authors: Jason Baker, Giacomo Cappon, Jean Claude Habineza, Corey H Basch, Steven Mey, Diana L Malkin-Washeim, Christian Schuetz, Niyonsenga Simon Pierre, Etienne Uwingabire, Alvera Mukamazimpaka, Paul Mbonyi, Sandhya Narayanan
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author Jason Baker
Giacomo Cappon
Jean Claude Habineza
Corey H Basch
Steven Mey
Diana L Malkin-Washeim
Christian Schuetz
Niyonsenga Simon Pierre
Etienne Uwingabire
Alvera Mukamazimpaka
Paul Mbonyi
Sandhya Narayanan
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Giacomo Cappon
Jean Claude Habineza
Corey H Basch
Steven Mey
Diana L Malkin-Washeim
Christian Schuetz
Niyonsenga Simon Pierre
Etienne Uwingabire
Alvera Mukamazimpaka
Paul Mbonyi
Sandhya Narayanan
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description Abstract BackgroundThe development of minimally invasive continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) has transformed diabetes management. CGMs have shown clinical significance by improving time in the euglycemic range, decreasing rates of hypoglycemia, and improving hemoglobin A1c1c ObjectiveThis study aims to determine the impact and feasibility of real-time CGM use among people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Rwanda through assessment of sensor use, time in range, rates of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, HbA1c MethodsThe Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients with Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) study is a single-arm, prospective observational study conducted at the Rwandan Diabetes Association clinic in Kigali, Rwanda, aiming to assess the impact and feasibility of CGM use in Rwanda. A cohort of 50 participants diagnosed with T1D were enrolled. Participants were at least 21 years old, undergoing multiple daily insulin therapy, and not currently pregnant. Phase I of the study was conducted over 12 months, using the Dexcom G6 CGM. Phase II and Phase III extended CGM use for an additional 6 months respectively, using the next-generation Dexcom G7 CGM. Here, we report the quantitative results of the Phase I study. ResultsParticipants used the sensor for >80% of the time throughout the study period. A significant increase in time in range was observed within 3 months and sustained over 12 months. HbA1c1cPP ConclusionsSignificant and meaningful improvements in key glycemic indices indicate the potential feasibility and impact of a CGM among people living with T1D in Rwanda. Future studies could be designed to include pre- and postintervention analysis to determine the effectiveness in terms of complications and costs.
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spelling doaj-art-24150dcd117f4a56ac47ec7edd6c45052025-01-28T19:16:08ZengJMIR PublicationsJMIR Formative Research2561-326X2025-01-019e64585e6458510.2196/64585Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility StudyJason Bakerhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-0837-1143Giacomo Capponhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-4358-9268Jean Claude Habinezahttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-6931-556XCorey H Baschhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-4862-4229Steven Meyhttp://orcid.org/0009-0003-0739-0793Diana L Malkin-Washeimhttp://orcid.org/0009-0009-3432-5165Christian Schuetzhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-6828-4543Niyonsenga Simon Pierrehttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-6779-1896Etienne Uwingabirehttp://orcid.org/0009-0002-5038-9942Alvera Mukamazimpakahttp://orcid.org/0009-0003-8890-6180Paul Mbonyihttp://orcid.org/0009-0001-8757-6277Sandhya Narayananhttp://orcid.org/0009-0003-1437-9912 Abstract BackgroundThe development of minimally invasive continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) has transformed diabetes management. CGMs have shown clinical significance by improving time in the euglycemic range, decreasing rates of hypoglycemia, and improving hemoglobin A1c1c ObjectiveThis study aims to determine the impact and feasibility of real-time CGM use among people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Rwanda through assessment of sensor use, time in range, rates of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, HbA1c MethodsThe Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients with Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) study is a single-arm, prospective observational study conducted at the Rwandan Diabetes Association clinic in Kigali, Rwanda, aiming to assess the impact and feasibility of CGM use in Rwanda. A cohort of 50 participants diagnosed with T1D were enrolled. Participants were at least 21 years old, undergoing multiple daily insulin therapy, and not currently pregnant. Phase I of the study was conducted over 12 months, using the Dexcom G6 CGM. Phase II and Phase III extended CGM use for an additional 6 months respectively, using the next-generation Dexcom G7 CGM. Here, we report the quantitative results of the Phase I study. ResultsParticipants used the sensor for >80% of the time throughout the study period. A significant increase in time in range was observed within 3 months and sustained over 12 months. HbA1c1cPP ConclusionsSignificant and meaningful improvements in key glycemic indices indicate the potential feasibility and impact of a CGM among people living with T1D in Rwanda. Future studies could be designed to include pre- and postintervention analysis to determine the effectiveness in terms of complications and costs.https://formative.jmir.org/2025/1/e64585
spellingShingle Jason Baker
Giacomo Cappon
Jean Claude Habineza
Corey H Basch
Steven Mey
Diana L Malkin-Washeim
Christian Schuetz
Niyonsenga Simon Pierre
Etienne Uwingabire
Alvera Mukamazimpaka
Paul Mbonyi
Sandhya Narayanan
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study
JMIR Formative Research
title Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study
title_full Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study
title_fullStr Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study
title_full_unstemmed Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study
title_short Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study
title_sort continuous glucose monitoring among patients with type 1 diabetes in rwanda capt1d phase i prospective observational feasibility study
url https://formative.jmir.org/2025/1/e64585
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