The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether combining continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with group meetings produces improved outcomes in patients with prediabetes. The central hypothesis is that pairing real-time physiologic feedback from CGMs with the structured curriculum, peer accountability, and multidisciplinary support will facilitate meaningful lifestyle changes and better metabolic control in this population. Specifically, the research questions are:
Among patients with prediabetes, does participation in a program that integrates CGMs with group meetings lead to improvements in clinical outcomes such as fasting glucose, HbA1c, and weight compared to baseline measures?
Does the combined use of CGMs and SMAs enhance psychosocial outcomes such as self-efficacy, readiness to change, and adherence to lifestyle modifications in patients with prediabetes?
Does the integration of CGMs into lifestyle change program increase participant engagement and attendance compared to program alone?
It is well known that long-term and personalized lifestyle support reduces T2DM. There is also demonstrated efficiency of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) in diabetic patients. CGMs can provide real-time feedback on lifestyle choices and glycemic responses, acting as a behavior changing tool. This study aims to combine shared medical appointments (SMA) and CGM feedback, focusing on prevention of diabetes.
Prediabetes is alarmingly common and often silent, with 25-50% of individuals with prediabetes progress to type 2 diabetes within 3-10 years. Early intervention makes reversal possible, but most patients receive insufficient guidance or resources.
This study, set in a primary care clinic setting, fills that gap by testing whether pairing SMAs with CGMs enhances patient engagement, lifestyle change, and metabolic outcomes in prediabetes. Benefits will accrue to patients at risk of diabetes (empowerment, better health trajectories), primary care teams (scalable, billable prevention models), and healthcare systems (cost- and outcome-efficient prevention strategies). If successful, this model could reshape early chronic disease management - transforming prediabetes from a silent precursor into an actionable turning point.
