India, March 26 -- A University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm - paired with a continuous glucose monitor - can help users better manage their type 2 diabetes by recommending insulin-dose adjustments, a new study found.

In a clinical trial, 30 participants were randomly assigned to make insulin adjustments for 16 weeks based either on weekly recommendations from the algorithm and glucose monitor or by self-monitoring their blood-sugar levels.

Participants who used the algorithm saw their average time spent in a safe blood-sugar range increase from 54.1% to 75.3%. Participants who self-monitored their blood sugar saw their average time spent in a safe blood-sugar range increase only from 50.2% to 55.3%. ...