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ArticleHemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis2026

Practical Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Adjust Glucose-Lowering Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients: A Case Series.

Christine L Meyer-Olesen, Merete B Christensen, Dea H Kofod, Mads Hornum, Kirsten Nørgaard, Tobias Bomholt

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Christine L Meyer-OlesenDepartment of Nephrology and Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0201-9448
Merete B ChristensenSteno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.
Dea H KofodDepartment of Nephrology and Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mads HornumDepartment of Nephrology and Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Kirsten NørgaardSteno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.
Tobias BomholtDepartment of Nephrology and Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0614-4761

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Augustinus Fonden 20-1977Helen og Ejnar Bjørnows FondJohnny Weilebys Fond 10-100067Region SjællandRegion Zealand's Health Research FoundationRigshospitaletSkibsreder Per Henriksen, R. og hustrus fond 01-10403
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Abstract

introductionDiabetes management in hemodialysis patients is complicated by limited treatment options and challenges in glycemic monitoring. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) provides detailed glucose profiles, enabling tailored glucose-lowering therapy.

methodsThis case series presents three insulin-treated hemodialysis patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

findingsEach case reveals significant glycemic abnormalities, including excessive hyperglycemia with nocturnal glucose drops, unrecognized hypoglycemia, and extreme glucose variability. We propose specific personalized insulin adjustments based on CGM readings to optimize treatment across these different clinical scenarios.

conclusionsThe case series highlights the potential to rethink glucose monitoring in hemodialysis patients with diabetes and underlines the need for future studies evaluating CGM use in this population.

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Blood GlucoseContinuous Glucose MonitoringDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2InsulinRenal DialysisHumansHypoglycemic AgentsBlood GlucoseHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinCGMdiabeteshemodialysisinsulin

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