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Biskupiak JE, Carlow DL, Munshi MN. Impact of a tubeless, disposable insulin pump on emergency department visits and inpatient admissions among a Medicare population. J Manag Care Spec Pharm 2024; 30:1128-1135. [PMID: 38884584 DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2024.23292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND A tubeless, disposable insulin pump (Omnipod DASH Insulin Management System, Insulet Corporation) has demonstrated improved glycemic outcomes for people with diabetes who require insulin. The impact of the system on downstream health care events has not been studied. OBJECTIVE To assess health care resource utilization for a Medicare population before and after starting tubeless, disposable insulin pump therapy. METHODS This retrospective, observational analysis used data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 100% Research Identifiable Files. Study outcomes included change in event rates for diabetes-related emergency department (DRED) visits, all-cause emergency department (ACED) visits, diabetes-related inpatient (DRIP) admissions, and all-cause inpatient (ACIP) admissions among Medicare beneficiaries who started the tubeless, disposable insulin pump in 2020 (postpump observation period) as compared with the same duration and calendar period in 2019 (prepump observation period) with no pump use. Subgroup analyses were performed based on Medicare entitlement reason, diabetes type, and diagnosis status for depressive disorder. RESULTS A total of 811 users met the criteria for analysis: 46.2% had type 2 diabetes, a majority (59.2%) were aged 65 years or older, and 37.0% had a diagnosis for depressive disorder. Significant reductions were observed for DRED of -46.9% (95% CI = -63% to -23%); ACED of -29.0% (95% CI = -37% to -20%); ACIP of -19.9% (95% CI = -32% to -6%). DRIP rates declined notably (-36.6%; 95% CI = -61% to 4%). Event rates observed across subgroups demonstrated consistent downward trends; however, not all were statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that use of the tubeless, disposable insulin pump was associated with reductions in DRED, ACED, and ACIP. Our results provide real-world evidence to support the use of the tubeless, disposable insulin pump among Medicare beneficiaries who require insulin, regardless of diabetes type or Medicare entitlement reason. Additional studies are recommended to further evaluate the effect of insulin pumps on health care utilization among the Medicare population and other insurance populations.
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- Joslin Diabetes Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Brookline, MA)
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Kong YW, Yuan CY, Kiburg K, Brown K, Trawley S, Partovi A, Roem K, Pham C, Harrison N, Fourlanos S, Ekinci EI, O’Neal DN. Treatment Satisfaction With Omnipod DASH in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Nonblinded 1:1 Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024; 109:1984-1995. [PMID: 38373265 PMCID: PMC11244188 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgae088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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CONTEXT Omnipod DASH Insulin Management System is a tubeless insulin pump that overcomes the physical inconveniences of conventional tubed insulin pump therapy (IPT). OBJECTIVE We compared treatment satisfaction with Omnipod DASH System to usual care (multiple daily injections [MDIs] or tubed IPT) in adults with type 1 diabetes using self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG). METHODS Adults with type 1 diabetes on MDI (n = 40) or IPT (n = 25) from 4 diabetes centers in Australia were randomly assigned in a 1:1 nonblinded manner to Omnipod DASH System (Omnipod group) or continue usual care (Usual Care group) for 12 weeks, followed by a further 12-week extension during which all participants used the device. The primary outcome was treatment satisfaction assessed by change in Diabetes Technology Questionnaire "current" (ΔDTQ-current) score at 12 weeks (study end). Secondary outcomes included ΔDTQ-current following extension and other participant-reported outcomes (PROs) measuring quality of life, burden of disease treatment, and glycemic and device-related outcomes at 12 weeks (study end) and 24 weeks (end extension). RESULTS Treatment satisfaction improved more in the Omnipod group vs the Usual Care group (ΔDTQ-current score of 16.4 [21.2] vs 0.0 [12.8]; P < .001) at study end. Significantly greater improvements in other PROs and glycated hemoglobin A1c were also observed. Improvements in DTQ-current and other PROs comparing study end and end extension were similar. While percentage in time in range change from baseline did not differ at study end (-2.0 [12.7] %), it was significantly greater at end extension (5.6 [10.9] %; P = .016). CONCLUSION The Omnipod DASH System resulted in greater treatment satisfaction at 12 weeks in adults with type 1 diabetes using SMBG that was sustained after 24 weeks of device use without compromising sleep quality and fear of hypoglycemia. Improvements in glycemia were also observed.
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- Yee Wen Kong
- Diabetes Technology Research Group, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
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- Diabetes Technology Research Group, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
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- Diabetes Technology Research Group, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
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- Diabetes Technology Research Group, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
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- Diabetes Technology Research Group, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- Department of Psychology, Cairnmillar Institute, Camberwell, Victoria 3124, Australia
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
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- Keylead Health, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
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- Diabetes Technology Research Group, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Geelong Endocrinology and Diabetes, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Diabetes Technology Research Group, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
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Liarakos AL, Hasan N, Crabtree TSJ, Leelarathna L, Hammond P, Hussain S, Haq M, Aslam A, Gatdula E, Gibb FW, Lumb A, Bull K, Chinnasamy E, Carrieri G, Williams DM, Choudhary P, Ryder REJ, Wilmot EG. Real-world outcomes of Omnipod DASH system use in people with type 1 diabetes: Evidence from the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2024; 209:111597. [PMID: 38417535 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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AIMS To evaluate real-world outcomes in people with Type 1 Diabetes (PwT1D) initiated on Omnipod DASH® Insulin Management System. METHODS Anonymized clinical data were submitted to a secure web-based tool within the National Health Service network. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), sensor-derived glucometrics, total daily dose of insulin (TDD), and patient-reported outcome changes between baseline and follow-up were assessed. Individuals were classified to "new-to-pump" (switched from multiple daily injections) and "established-on-pump" (switched from a tethered insulin pump) groups. RESULTS 276 individuals from 11 centers [66.7 % female; 92 % White British; median age 41 years (IQR 20-50); diabetes duration 20 years (IQR 11-31); 49.3 % within "new-to-pump" group] were included. Baseline HbA1c was 8.0 ± 1.3 % (64 ± 14 mmol/mol). At follow-up [3 years (IQR 1.5-3.2)], HbA1c reduced by 0.3 % [(3 mmol/mol); p = 0.002] across the total population, 0.4 % [(5 mmol/mol); p = 0.001] in those "new-to-pump" and remained unchanged in those "established-on-pump". TDD decreased in the "new-to-pump" cohort (baseline:44.9 ± 21.0units vs follow-up:38.1 ± 15.4units, p = 0.002). Of those asked, 141/143 (98.6 %) stated Omnipod DASH had a positive impact on quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Omnipod DASH was associated with improvements in HbA1c in PwT1D "new-to-pump" and maintained previous HbA1c levels in those "established-on-pump". User satisfaction in all groups and TDD reduction in those "new-to-pump" were reported.
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- Alexandros L Liarakos
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK; School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK; School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Harrogate and District NHS Trust, Harrogate, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Department of Diabetes, School of Cardiovascular, Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK
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- Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK
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- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, University Hospital of Llandough, Llandough, UK
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- Edinburgh Centre for Endocrinology & Diabetes, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK; University/BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK; NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
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- Stockport Foundation Trust, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, UK
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- Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital, Surrey, UK
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- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK
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- Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Leicester Diabetes Center, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK; Diabetes Research Center, College of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, City Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK; School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
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Polonsky WH, Soriano EC. Psychosocial and Glycemic Benefits for Insulin-Using Adults With Type 2 Diabetes After Six Months of Pump Therapy: A Quasi-Experimental Approach. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2023:19322968231198533. [PMID: 37667482 DOI: 10.1177/19322968231198533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) use in adults with type 1 diabetes offers psychosocial and clinical benefits, but little is known about its impact on such outcomes in the type 2 diabetes (T2D) population. To address this gap, we conducted a quasi-experimental prospective study to assess psychosocial, glycemic, and behavioral changes over six months in T2D adults on multiple daily injections (MDI) who were interested in starting Omnipod DASH, comparing those who did versus did not start on it. METHODS In total, 458 adults with T2D completed baseline questionnaires assessing psychosocial dimensions (eg, diabetes distress), clinical metrics (eg, HbA1c [glycosylated hemoglobin]), and behavioral measures (eg, missed mealtime boluses). Six months later, 220 (48.0%) completed the same questionnaire again. To examine differences in outcomes over time between those who began CSII (n = 176) versus those who remained on MDI (n = 44), a latent change score approach was used. RESULTS The CSII users reported greater gains than MDI users on all major psychosocial metrics, including overall well-being (P < .001) diabetes distress (P < .001), perceived T2D impact on quality of life (P = .003), and hypoglycemic worries and concerns (P < .001). The CSII users similarly reported a larger decline in HbA1c than MDI users (P < .05) and greater declines in two critical self-care behaviors: number of missed mealtime boluses (P < .001) and number of days of perceived overeating (P = .001). CONCLUSIONS The introduction of CSII (Omnipod DASH) in T2D adults can contribute to significant psychosocial, glycemic, and behavioral benefits, indicating that broader use of CSII in the T2D population may be of value.
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- William H Polonsky
- Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego, CA, USA
- University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, Scripps Health, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Everett EM, Wright D, Williams A, Divers J, Pihoker C, Liese AD, Bellatorre A, Kahkoska AR, Bell R, Mendoza J, Mayer-Davis E, Wisk LE. A Longitudinal View of Disparities in Insulin Pump Use Among Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study. Diabetes Technol Ther 2023; 25:131-139. [PMID: 36475821 PMCID: PMC9894603 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2022.0340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Objective: To evaluate changes in insulin pump use over two decades in a national U.S. sample. Research Design and Methods: We used data from the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth study to perform a serial cross-sectional analysis to evaluate changes in insulin pump use in participants <20 years old with type 1 diabetes by race/ethnicity and markers of socioeconomic status across four time periods between 2001 and 2019. Multivariable generalized estimating equations were used to assess insulin pump use. Temporal changes by subgroup were assessed through interactions. Results: Insulin pump use increased from 31.7% to 58.8%, but the disparities seen in pump use persisted and were unchanged across subgroups over time. Odds ratio for insulin pump use in Hispanic (0.57, confidence interval [95% CI] 0.45-0.73), Black (0.28, 95% CI 0.22-0.37), and Other race (0.49, 95% CI 0.32-0.76) participants were significantly lower than White participants. Those with ≤high school degree (0.39, 95% CI 0.31-0.47) and some college (0.68, 95% CI 0.58-0.79) had lower use compared to those with ≥bachelor's degree. Those with public insurance (0.84, 95% CI 0.70-1.00) had lower use than those with private insurance. Those with an annual household income <$25K (0.43, 95% CI 0.35-0.53), $25K-$49K (0.52, 95% CI 0.43-0.63), and $50K-$74K (0.79, 95% CI 0.66-0.94) had lower use compared to those with income ≥$75,000. Conclusion: Over the past two decades, there was no improvement in the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequities in insulin pump use, despite an overall increase in use. Studies that evaluate barriers or test interventions to improve technology access are needed to address these persistent inequities.
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- Estelle M. Everett
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles. California, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Health Services Research, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles. California, USA
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles. California, USA
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- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Health Services Research, Department of Foundations of Medicine, New York University Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- University of Colorado Denver Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes Center, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Cancer Prevention Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine & Health Services Research, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles. California, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles. California, USA
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El Samahy MH, Salah NY, Abdeen MS, Falastin BRK. Psychosocial aspects of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in children with type 1 diabetes in Egypt; a limited resources country perspective. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2022; 14:82. [PMID: 35690827 PMCID: PMC9188159 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-022-00853-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Novel innovations continue to emerge in type-1 diabetes (T1D) management aiming to improve glycemic control. Assessing the psychosocial outcomes of different treatment modalities is specifically crucial among children with T1D and differs from one population to another. OBJECTIVES To compare the health related quality of life (HRQoL) and confidence in diabetes self-management (CIDS) among children with T1D on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) versus multiple daily injections (MDI) and to correlate them with the efficacy of glycemic control, Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents(MINI-KID) depression module and socioeconomic-standard scale. METHODS This real life study (ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT04756011) included 60 children with T1D (30 on CSII and 30 on MDI), aged 6-18 years. Disease duration, insulin therapy, average self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) and HbA1C were assessed. CIDS, socioeconomic-standard, MINI-KID depression and HRQoL scales were applied. RESULTS Children with T1D on CSII have significantly higher HRQoL and CIDS than those on MDI (P < 0.001). A significant negative correlation is found between HRQoL and insulin daily dose(P = 0.022), HbA1C(P < 0.001), average SMBG(P < 0.001) and MINI-KID depression scale(P < 0.001). A significant positive correlation is found between HRQoL and CIDS(P < 0.001) and health care, home sanitation, family possessions and occupation socioeconomic scores(P = 0.033, P = 0.001, P < 0.001 and P = 0.006, respectively). Multivariate regression analysis revealed that HRQoL is most associated with MINI-KID depression scale (P = 0.004) and annual total cost(P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Children with T1D on CSII have significantly better HRQoL, CIDS and HbA1C with less depression than those on MDI.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Kulzer B, Freckmann G, Heinemann L, Schnell O, Hinzmann R, Ziegler R. Patch Pumps: What are the advantages for people with diabetes? Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2022; 187:109858. [PMID: 35367523 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2022.109858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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AIM Patch pumps, i.e. insulin pumps without tubing, are an attractive alternative to conventional insulin pumps for people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy. In this review, potential patient-relevant advantages and disadvantages of patch pumps are summarized and respective studies on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are assessed. METHODS Relevant studies were identified through a systematic PubMed search. Reference lists in respective articles and Google Scholar were also checked for additional references. Articles in English published before June 30, 2021, were included; no other criteria on publication dates were set. RESULTS A total of 12 studies were included. The results of this analysis provide evidence that patch pumps improve quality of life, reduce diabetes-related distress, increase patient satisfaction, and are preferred by patients compared to conventional insulin pumps and multiple daily injection therapy (MDI). However, several methodological limitations of the studies identified constrain the significance of this analysis. CONCLUSIONS Despite the limited number of studies evaluating the benefits of patch pumps on PROs, there is increasing evidence that people with diabetes prefer patch pumps. Although there are numerous PROs for patch pumps, it is surprising that this aspect has been relatively understudied. More systematic evaluation studies of the benefits of patch pumps on PROs are needed.
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- Bernhard Kulzer
- Research Institute of the Diabetes-Academy Mergentheim, Bad Mergentheim, Germany; Diabetes Center Mergentheim, Bad Mergentheim, Germany; University Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany.
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- Institut für Diabetes-Technologie, Forschungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH an der Universität Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Forschergruppe Diabetes e.V., Helmholtz Zentrum, Munich, Germany
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- Diabetes Clinic for Children and Adolescents, Muenster, Germany
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Nivet E, Lo G, Nivot-Adamiak S, Guitteny MA, De Kerdanet M. Impact of OMNIPOD® on the quality of life of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Arch Pediatr 2021; 29:21-26. [PMID: 34753634 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2021.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Several pediatric studies have demonstrated that therapy using a conventional insulin pump improves glycemic control and quality of life. At the beginning of this study, a new tubeless insulin pump, Omnipod®, had recently been marketed in France. OBJECTIVES Analyze the response of adolescents treated with multiple injections to the proposal to use this new medical device and compare both the quality of life and the glycemic control of adolescents according to their choice. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a prospective, observational study of adolescents aged 10-17 years who had type 1 diabetes for more than 1 year, all treated with multi-injection insulin delivery according to a basal-bolus regimen. They were separated into three groups: group A choosing to use the Omnipod® system, group B taking the time to think before making a decision, and group C choosing to keep their multi-injection therapy. The three groups were compared according to their quality of life with validated tools and glycemic control. RESULTS Groups were formed with 30 (25%) patients in group A, 55 patients (45%) in group B, and 36 patients (30%) in group C. As to the WHO Well-Being Index, no significant difference appeared in the study for the patients in the three groups. An increased treatment satisfaction score was found, evolving from 3.79 ± 0.68 to 4.36 ± 0.56, p = 0.002 (group A) and from 3.87 ± 0.7 to 4.16 ± 0.7, p = 0.032 (group B), with no significant change for group C (from 4.39 ± 0.6 to 4.31 ± 0.62, p = 0.582). The wish to change treatment score improved for group A (from 4.14 ± 0.88 to 1.68 ± 0.9; p < 0.001) and group B (from 3.51 ± 1.05 to 1.84 ± 1; p < 0.001), with no significant change for group C (from 1.81 ± 0 0.98 to 1.61 ± 0.8; p = 0.432). There was no significant difference regarding HbA1c rates in the three groups. CONCLUSION There was no significant difference in quality-of-life scores between adolescents who chose to switch from multiple injection to the tubeless patch pump and those who retained multi-injection treatment, but increased satisfaction was observed in the former group.
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- E Nivet
- Service endocrinologie pédiatrique, Assistante spécialiste, CHU Rennes, Hôpital Sud, 16 boulevard de Bulgarie, 35200 Rennes, France.
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- PH endocrinologue et diabétologue pédiatrique, CH Libourne,70 Rue Réaux, 33500 Libourne, France
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- Service endocrinologie pédiatrique, PH endocrinologue et diabétologue pédiatrique, CHU Rennes, Hôpital Sud, 16 boulevard de Bulgarie, 35200 Rennes, France
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- Service endocrinologie pédiatrique, PH endocrinologue et diabétologue pédiatrique, CHU Rennes, Hôpital Sud, 16 boulevard de Bulgarie, 35200 Rennes, France
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- Service endocrinologie pédiatrique, PH endocrinologue et diabétologue pédiatrique, CHU Rennes, Hôpital Sud, 16 boulevard de Bulgarie, 35200 Rennes, France
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Buse JB, Davies MJ, Frier BM, Philis-Tsimikas A. 100 years on: the impact of the discovery of insulin on clinical outcomes. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2021; 9:e002373. [PMID: 34400466 PMCID: PMC8370559 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2021-002373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Throughout history, up to the early part of the 20th century, diabetes has been a devastating disorder, particularly when diagnosed in childhood when it was usually fatal. Consequently, the successful pancreatic extraction of insulin in 1921 was a miraculous, life-changing advance. In this review, the truly transformative effect that insulin has had on the lives of people with type 1 diabetes and on those with type 2 diabetes who are also dependent on insulin is described, from the time of its first successful use to the present day. We have highlighted in turn how each of the many facets of improvements over the last century, from advancements in the properties of insulin and its formulations to the evolution of different methods of delivery, have led to continued improvement in clinical outcomes, through the use of illustrative stories from history and from our own clinical experiences. This review concludes with a brief look at the current challenges and where the next century of technological innovation in insulin therapy may take us.
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- John B Buse
- Medicine/Endocrinology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- The University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh, UK
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Chatwin H, Broadley M, Speight J, Cantrell A, Sutton A, Heller S, de Galan B, Hendrieckx C, Pouwer F. The impact of hypoglycaemia on quality of life outcomes among adults with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 174:108752. [PMID: 33722700 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.108752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Hypoglycaemia is a common barrier to optimal glycaemic management and often feared among adults with type 1 diabetes. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize current evidence regarding the impact of hypoglycaemia on quality of life (QoL) and related outcomes. Electronic searches of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were conducted. Peer-reviewed empirical studies investigating the relationship between hypoglycaemia and QoL were eligible for inclusion. Thirty studies met the inclusion criteria. Extracted data was summarized in a narrative synthesis according to Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis guidelines. None of the studies examined the impact of hypoglycaemia on general QoL. There was no association between hypoglycaemia and diabetes-specific QoL in four of the 30 studies. Severe hypoglycaemia was associated with greater fear of hypoglycaemia and diabetes distress, and lower general emotional well-being, but not with depression, anxiety, or health status. Self-treated hypoglycaemia was associated with greater fear of hypoglycaemia. With the exception of fear of hypoglycaemia, this review shows mixed associations between hypoglycaemia and psychological outcomes. Further research is needed to investigate the impact of hypoglycaemia on other domains of QoL.
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- Hannah Chatwin
- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Melbourne, Australia
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- Information Resources Group, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Information Resources Group, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands; Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense, Denmark
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Uzoigwe C, Radin M, Hamersky CM, DeKoven M, Holt C, Karkare S, Polonsky WH. Quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes after switching to insulin degludec: results from a cross-sectional survey. Qual Life Res 2021; 30:1629-1640. [PMID: 33550540 PMCID: PMC8178133 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02753-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Five quality of life (QoL) domains are particularly important to patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) using basal insulin-sense of physical well-being, sense of safety regarding hypoglycemia, sense of diabetes as burdensome, feelings of freedom and flexibility, and sleep quality. METHODS An online survey assessed these QoL domains in adult patients with T2D in the USA who had switched from a previous basal insulin to insulin degludec (IDeg): modified versions of the World Health Organization (Five) Well-Being Index (WHO-5), Hypoglycemia Attitudes and Behavior Scale (HABS; confidence and anxiety subscales only), and Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS; emotional burden and regimen-related distress subscales only); three items assessing feelings of freedom and flexibility; and one item assessing sleep quality (hours of restful sleep). Patients rated each item for their previous basal insulin and currently while using IDeg. Correlations between sleep quality and the other QoL scales were also assessed. RESULTS In total, 152 patients completed the survey and were included in the study sample. Patients reported significantly improved scores while using IDeg on all WHO-5, DDS, HABS, feelings of freedom and flexibility item scores, and total raw/mean subscale scores (P < 0.0001). Patients also reported a significantly greater number of hours of restful sleep [mean (SD) 6.6 (2.0) vs. 5.5 (1.8); P < 0.0001]. Better sleep quality statistically significantly correlated with improved QoL in all other domains assessed. CONCLUSIONS Treatment with IDeg after switching from a previous basal insulin was associated with statistically significant improvements in all QoL domains assessed.
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- Chioma Uzoigwe
- Novo Nordisk Inc., 800 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536, USA.
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- Novo Nordisk Inc., 800 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536, USA
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- Novo Nordisk Inc., 800 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536, USA
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- Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego, CA, USA.,University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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Mehta SN, Tinsley LJ, Kruger D, Bode B, Layne JE, Huyett LM, Dryga K, Dumais B, Ly TT, Laffel LM. Improved Glycemic Control Following Transition to Tubeless Insulin Pump Therapy in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes. Clin Diabetes 2021; 39:72-79. [PMID: 33551556 PMCID: PMC7839599 DOI: 10.2337/cd20-0022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) treatment may improve long-term glycemic outcomes and enhance quality of life compared with a multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin regimen for people with type 1 diabetes. As the number of people treated with CSII via a tubeless insulin pump is increasing, there is growing interest in the long-term glycemic outcomes of this treatment option across diverse populations. This multicenter, retrospective study evaluated glycemic control in 156 adults with type 1 diabetes initiating tubeless insulin pump therapy following transition from either MDI or CSII with a tubed insulin pump. In this study, use of the tubeless insulin pump over 12 months was associated with significant improvement in A1C in adults with type 1 diabetes, most notably in those with an A1C ≥9.0% and those previously treated with MDI.
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- Atlanta Diabetes Associates, Atlanta, GA
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BACKGROUND Advances in pump technology have increased the popularity of this treatment modality among patients with type 1 diabetes and recently also among patients with type 2 diabetes. AREAS OF UNCERTAINTY Four decades after the incorporation of the insulin pump in clinical use, questions regarding its efficacy, occurrence rate of short-term complications as hypoglycemia and diabetes ketoacidosis, timing of pump initiation, and selected populations for use remain unanswered. DATA SOURCES A review of the literature was performed using the PubMed database to identify all articles published up till December 2018, with the search terms including insulin pump therapy/continuous subcutaneous insulin delivery. The Cochrane database was searched for meta-analysis evaluating controlled randomized trials. Consensuses guidelines published by the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes, American Diabetes Association, and Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes year books were additionally reviewed for relevant cited articles. THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES Insulin pump therapy offers flexible management of diabetes. It enables adjustment of basal insulin to daily requirements and circadian needs, offers more precise treatment for meals and physical activity, and, when integrated with continuous glucose monitoring, allows glucose responsive insulin delivery. The ability to download and transmit data for analysis allow for treatment optimization. Newer pumps are simple to operate and increase user experience. Studies support the efficacy of pump therapy in improving glycemic control and reducing the occurrence of hypoglycemia without increasing episodes of diabetes ketoacidosis. They also improve quality of life. Recent evidence suggests a role for pump therapy in reducing microvascular and macrovascular diabetes-related complications. CONCLUSIONS Insulin pump therapy appears to be effective and safe in people with T1D regardless of age. Future advancements will include incorporation of closed loop and various decision support systems to aid and improve metabolic control and quality of life.
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Shao J, Li KHH, Son A, Chua B. A self-powered insulin patch pump with a superabsorbent polymer as a biodegradable battery substitute. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:4210-4220. [PMID: 32285906 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00385a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Highly popular insulin patch pumps have in-built non-removable batteries. These batteries are routinely disposed of together with the used pumps as medical waste and end up in landfills. This is an environmental contamination conundrum by design. To address this issue, we proposed a self-powered patch pump that uses a biodegradable superabsorbent polymer (SAP) instead of a battery as a power source to drive the infusion. Continuous infusion rates from 6.1 μL min-1 to 49.1 μL min-1 were achieved. Together with valve throttling, basal and bolus infusion rates of ∼10 μL h-1 (1 U h-1) and 100 μL (10 U) in ∼11 min could also be implemented for glycemic control. The generated pressure at ∼0.7 psi is also adequate for infusion as it exceeded an adult's maximum peripheral venous pressure of 0.6 psi. Given the current number of patch pump users, the proposed design could prevent ∼100 000 used batteries from entering the medical waste stream and landfill daily. Most importantly, this work highlights the possibility of addressing environmental contamination without compromising on healthcare standards by using SAP as an alternative means of energy storage.
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- Jiaying Shao
- School of Electrical Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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The success of diabetes technologies depends on the attitudes and behavior of the individuals who choose to adopt them. Real-time continuous glucose monitoring, continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, and sensor-augmented pump systems may positively affect diabetes-related quality of life (QOL), although the influence on QOL outcomes seems to be modest and the results from randomized controlled trials are limited and controversial. In contrast, more consistently positive QOL-related responses are apparent from observational data. The newer generations of devices hold the promise for more strongly enhancing diabetes-related QOL. Appropriate training and ongoing support are likely to be the key to successful uptake.
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- William H Polonsky
- Behavioral Diabetes Institute, 5405 Oberlin Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121, USA; University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
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In this special section of JDST, patch-pump delivery systems ("patch pumps") are discussed. Patch pumps are novel insulin delivery systems that have emerged on the market; offering flexible insulin delivery options. These systems offer several advantages over conventional insulin pump delivery systems and are gaining popularity. Patch pumps are free of tubing, small, and lightweight. In this special section, the authors discuss both the simple and complex patch pumps currently available on the US market as well as those that are currently under development. Current technologies used to operate these pumps are discussed in detail, and potential promising technologies are presented. Available data on patient preferences, clinical trial data, and the future of patch pumps are discussed.
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- Bithika Thompson
- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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Ly TT, Layne JE, Huyett LM, Nazzaro D, O’Connor JB. Novel Bluetooth-Enabled Tubeless Insulin Pump: Innovating Pump Therapy for Patients in the Digital Age. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2019; 13:20-26. [PMID: 30239214 PMCID: PMC6313290 DOI: 10.1177/1932296818798836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The Omnipod DASH™ Insulin Management System (Insulet Corp, Billerica, MA) is a discreet, tubeless, wearable insulin pump that holds up to 200 units of U-100 insulin and delivers therapy through customizable basal rates and bolus amounts. This recently FDA-cleared system consists of the insulin pump ("Pod"), which is worn on body and delivers insulin, and the Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM), which is a handheld device used to wirelessly control and monitor the Pod functionality. The PDM can also be paired with the CONTOUR® NEXT ONE blood glucose (BG) meter (Ascensia Diabetes Care, Basel, Switzerland) to wirelessly receive BG readings. This review provides a detailed description of the Pod and PDM. Key features of the Pod are described, including the novel pump delivery mechanism, waterproof (IP28) housing design, and automated cannula insertion. The technology introduced in the new system, such as touchscreen PDM interface, Bluetooth® wireless technology, and wireless internet connectivity, is also presented. Last, Omnipod® Insulin Management System clinical data are reviewed, including early feasibility results for the Omnipod Horizon™ Automated Glucose Control hybrid closed-loop system.
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- Trang T. Ly
- Insulet Corporation, Billerica, MA, USA
- Trang T. Ly, MBBS, FRACP, PhD, Insulet Corporation, 600 Technology Park Dr, Billerica, MA 01821, USA.
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Hautier-Suply O, Friedmann Y, Shapley J. A Retrospective Review of the Clinical Characteristics and Blood Glucose Data from Cellnovo System Users using Data Collected from the Cellnovo Online Platform. EUROPEAN ENDOCRINOLOGY 2018; 14:30-34. [PMID: 29922349 PMCID: PMC5954592 DOI: 10.17925/ee.2018.14.1.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Technological advances have led to innovative insulin delivery systems for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. In particular, the combination of miniature engineering and software algorithms contained in continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) system pumps provide the user and the healthcare practitioner with an opportunity to review and adjust blood glucose (BG) levels according to system feedback, and to modify or programme their regimen according to their needs. While CSII pumps record a number of data parameters such as BG level, carbohydrate intake, activity and insulin delivered, these data are generally ‘locked in’ and can only be accessed by uploading to a cloud-based system, thus information is not contemporaneous. The Cellnovo Diabetes Management System (Cellnovo, Bridgend, UK) allows data to be transmitted securely and wirelessly in real time to a secure server, which is then retrieved by an online platform, the Cellnovo Online platform, enabling continuous access by the user and by clinicians. In this article, the authors describe a retrospective review of the patient data automatically uploaded to the Cellnovo Online platform. Baseline clinical and demographic characteristics collected at the start of pump therapy are shown for all patients, and BG data from a sub-cohort of patients who have been using the system for at least 6 months and who take and record an average of three BG level tests per day are presented to demonstrate glycaemic data over time.
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