Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Cystic Fibrosis

As modulator therapies extend the lifespan of CF patients, the detection of complications like Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (CFRD) becomes increasingly vital. The current gold standard for CFRD screening, the 2-hour OGTT, is cumbersome and suffers from low compliance. This study proposes that Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) could offer a more comprehensive, easier, and potentially more compliant screening method. The research aims to correlate various CGM parameters (e.g., time in hyperglycemia) with traditional glycemic markers like OGTT glucose levels, GMI, average glucose, variability, and HbA1c. Additionally, the research seeks to understand patient and parent/guardian preferences for CFRD screening modalities. This prospective observational study will involve CF patients wearing a Dexcom CGM around the time of standard OGTT and HbA1c tests, followed by surveys, with the ultimate goal of paving the way for CGM to improve early detection and management of dysglycemia in CF children.