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A growing number of people with diabetes are turning to self-built systems to dose and deliver insulin. These do-it-yourself artificial pancreas systems (DIY-APS) use commercially available insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors and add an algorithm that independently modulates insulin dosing. Frustrated by the pace of diabetes technology development, a group of patients and diabetes advocates developed this technology without formal safety studies and without approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Loop, OpenAPS, and AndroidAPS are the three available platforms, and patients worldwide are choosing them over other options. Patients generally report positive outcomes, but in May 2019, the FDA publicly warned against the use of such systems. Endocrinology providers are, therefore, faced with a difficult decision of whether to support patients interested in using a DIY-APS. This article describes the current state of DIY-APS, regulatory considerations, and our recommendations for endocrinology providers regarding this technology. [Pediatr Ann. 2021;50(7):e304-e307.].
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Cameron FJ, Moore B, Gillam L. Two's company, is three a crowd? Ethical cognition in decision making and the role of industry third parties in pediatric diabetes care. Pediatr Diabetes 2019; 20:15-22. [PMID: 30311720 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Revised: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Families of children with diabetes increasingly obtain health information from a variety of sources. Doctor-patient relationships have accordingly become more fluid and dynamic with input from other parties. These outside parties include representatives from the diabetes health care industry-industry third parties (ITPs). This review is an exploration of the ethical principles and cognitive processes involved when doctors and patients negotiate around health care practices and the role of ITPs in that dialogue. Ethical principles of conflicts of interest, beneficence (act in the best interests of the patient), non-maleficence (act so as to do no harm) and justice (act so as to allocate resources fairly or justly) are relevant considerations. Reflexive and analytic thinking and various cognitive biases also play a significant part in clinical decision making. A complex case example is analyzed to highlight a process of ethical cognition in decision making to ensure high-value care and optimal patient outcomes.
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- Fergus J Cameron
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Children's Mercy Bioethics Center, Kansas City, Missouri.,Children's Bioethics Centre, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Children's Bioethics Centre, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Wolfsdorf JI, Glaser N, Agus M, Fritsch M, Hanas R, Rewers A, Sperling MA, Codner E. ISPAD Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines 2018: Diabetic ketoacidosis and the hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state. Pediatr Diabetes 2018; 19 Suppl 27:155-177. [PMID: 29900641 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 364] [Impact Index Per Article: 60.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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- Joseph I Wolfsdorf
- Division of Endocrinology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Endocrinology, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Endocrinology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Division of Critical Care Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, NU Hospital Group, Uddevalla and Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Uddevalla, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Institute of Maternal and Child Research, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Murata T, Nirengi S, Sakane N, Kuroda A, Hirota Y, Matsuhisa M, Namba M, Kobayashi T. Safety of the batteries and power units used in insulin pumps: A pilot cross-sectional study by the Association for the Study of Innovative Diabetes Treatment in Japan. J Diabetes Investig 2018; 9:903-907. [PMID: 29055098 PMCID: PMC6031494 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.12765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2017] [Revised: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION We investigated the safety of the batteries and power units used in insulin pumps in Japan. MATERIALS AND METHODS A self-administered questionnaire was sent to the 201 members of the Association for Innovative Diabetes Treatment in Japan. RESULTS A total of 56 members responded, and among the 1,499 active devices, 66 had episodes of trouble related to the batteries and power units. The ratio of reported troubles to the number of insulin pumps was significantly higher in insulin pumps with a continuous glucose monitoring sensor compared with insulin pumps without a continuous glucose monitoring sensor (odds ratio 2.82, P < 0.05). The cause and the consequences varied. The brands of the batteries varied; alkaline batteries purchased at drug stores and other shops accounted for 19.7%. Termination of battery life within 72 h of use was reported most frequently (50.0%), suspension of the insulin pump (21.2%) and leakage of the battery fluid (4.5%) followed. A total of 53.2% of the reported insulin pumps needed to be replaced, and 37.1% of them recovered after replacement of the battery. CONCLUSIONS As trouble related to the batteries and power units of insulin pumps was frequent, practical guidance should be provided to respective patients regarding the use of reliable batteries, and to be well prepared for unexpected insulin pump failure.
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- Division of Preventive MedicineClinical Research InstituteNHO Kyoto Medical CenterKyotoJapan
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- Division of Preventive MedicineClinical Research InstituteNHO Kyoto Medical CenterKyotoJapan
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- Diabetes Therapeutics and Research CenterInstitute of Advanced Medical SciencesTokushima UniversityTokushimaJapan
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- Division of Diabetes and EndocrinologyDepartment of Internal MedicineKobe University Graduate School of MedicineHyogoJapan
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- Diabetes Therapeutics and Research CenterInstitute of Advanced Medical SciencesTokushima UniversityTokushimaJapan
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- Division of Immunology and Molecular MedicineOkinaka Memorial Institute for Medical ResearchTokyoJapan
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Ziegler A, Williams T, Yarid N, Schultz DL, Bundock EA. Fatalities Due to Failure of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Devices: A Report of Six Cases. J Forensic Sci 2018; 64:275-280. [PMID: 29940703 DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.13841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2 are diseases characterized by impaired regulation of blood glucose due to decreased insulin production and insulin resistance, respectively. Management of diabetes mellitus often requires injection of exogenous insulin. Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII or insulin pump) is a diabetes treatment modality utilizing a device to aid in regulation of glycemic control. Malfunctions in device components can have rare fatal consequences. Described in this report are six fatalities due to one such malfunction, the failure of plastic cannulas of CSII devices to penetrate the skin and deliver insulin, resulting in fatal diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The cases derive from four different death investigation systems. For each case, scene and autopsy findings are presented, as well as selected toxicology and histology findings. These cases illustrate the importance of careful examination of CSII devices in death investigations and introduce a discussion on discrepant manner of death classifications.
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- Andrew Ziegler
- Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Program of Biomedical Forensic Sciences, 72 E Concord Street, Boston, MA, 02118
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- King County Medical Examiner's Office, 908 Jefferson Street, Seattle, WA, 98104
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- Erie County Medical Examiner, 501 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14214
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- District 12 Medical Examiner Office, 2001 Siesta Drive #302, Sarasota, FL, 34231
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- Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 111 Colchester Ave # 1, Burlington, VT, 05401
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Teets M, Tumin D, Walia H, Stevens J, Wrona S, Martin D, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Rapid Response Team activation for pediatric patients on the acute pain service. Paediatr Anaesth 2017; 27:1148-1154. [PMID: 29030935 DOI: 10.1111/pan.13237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Untreated pain or overly aggressive pain management may lead to adverse physiologic consequences and activation of the hospital's Rapid Response Team. This study is a quality improvement initiative that attempts to identify patient demographics and patterns associated with Rapid Response Team consultations for patients on the acute pain service. METHODS A retrospective review of all patients on the acute pain service from February 2011 until June 2015 was cross-referenced with inpatients requiring consultation from the Rapid Response Team. Two independent practitioners reviewed electronic medical records to determine which events were likely associated with pain management interventions. RESULTS Over a 4-year period, 4872 patients were admitted to the acute pain service of whom 135 unique patients required Rapid Response Team consults. There were 159 unique Rapid Response Team activations among 6538 unique acute pain service consults. A subset of 27 pain management-related Rapid Response Team consultations was identified. The largest percentage of patients on the acute pain service were adolescents aged 12-17 (36%). Compared to this age group, the odds of Rapid Response Team activation were higher among infants <1 year old (odds ratio = 2.85; 95% confidence interval: 1.59, 5.10; P < .001) and adults over 18 years (odds ratio = 1.68; 95% confidence interval: 1.01, 2.80; P = .046). DISCUSSION Identifying demographics and etiologies of acute pain service patients requiring Rapid Response Team consultations may help to identify patients at risk for clinical decompensation.
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- Maxwell Teets
- Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, USA
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- Comprehensive Pain and Palliative Care Services, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, USA
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- Comprehensive Pain and Palliative Care Services, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, USA
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Guenego A, Bouzillé G, Breitel S, Esvant A, Poirier JY, Bonnet F, Guilhem I. Insulin Pump Failures: Has There Been an Improvement? Update of a Prospective Observational Study. Diabetes Technol Ther 2016; 18:820-824. [PMID: 27835049 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2016.0265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Insulin pump failures had been assessed in our center by a prospective observational study from 2001 to 2007. The aim of this study was to update our data since 2008 and to determine whether there exist specific risk factors for insulin pump failures. METHODS All insulin pump defects were prospectively collected between 2008 and 2013 in a monocentric cohort of 350 new pumps. Clinical consequences were recorded. Brand and model of pumps and type of defects and patients' characteristics (gender, type of diabetes, age at diabetes diagnosis, age at first pump, pump treatment duration, number of previous pumps, and number of previous pump failures) were tested for possible association with insulin pump failure. RESULTS Malfunctions occurred in 239 (68%) pumps. The incidence rate was 33/100 pump-years. There were 28 (12%) complete failures, 17 (7%) alarms, 83 (35%) mechanical defects, and 105 (44%) minor defects. Survival curves did not differ according to pump brand and model. Hyperglycemia occurred in 2.9% of cases. In multivariate analysis, only patient age less than 40 years at the initiation of pump therapy was associated with higher risk of malfunction (hazard ratio 1.64; 95% confidence interval 1.19-2.24; P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Pump malfunctions remain common with modern pumps. We report less complete failures than in our previous study. This could be because of improvement in quality of pumps or to our strategy of systematic screening and replacement in case of mechanical defects.
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- Agathe Guenego
- 1 Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Hôpital sud , CHU de Rennes, Rennes, France
- 2 Université de Rennes 1 , Rennes, France
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- 2 Université de Rennes 1 , Rennes, France
- 3 INSERM , U1099, Rennes, France
- 4 CIC Inserm 1414, CHU Rennes , Rennes, France
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Hôpital sud , CHU de Rennes, Rennes, France
- 2 Université de Rennes 1 , Rennes, France
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Hôpital sud , CHU de Rennes, Rennes, France
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Hôpital sud , CHU de Rennes, Rennes, France
- 2 Université de Rennes 1 , Rennes, France
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Hôpital sud , CHU de Rennes, Rennes, France
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Affiliation(s)
- Joy H. Samuels-Reid
- Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices, Office of Device Evaluation, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland
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- Office of Pediatric Therapeutics, Office of Special Medical Programs, Office of the Commissioner, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland
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Ross PL, Milburn J, Reith DM, Wiltshire E, Wheeler BJ. Clinical review: insulin pump-associated adverse events in adults and children. Acta Diabetol 2015; 52:1017-24. [PMID: 26092321 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-015-0784-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2015] [Accepted: 06/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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AIMS Insulin pumps are a vital and rapidly developing tool in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus in both adults and children. Many studies have highlighted outcomes and assessed their potential advantages, but much of the data on adverse outcomes are limited and often based on outdated technology. We aimed to review and summarize the available literature on insulin pump-associated adverse events in adults and children. METHODS A literature search was undertaken using PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane library. Articles were then screened by title, followed by abstract, and full text as needed. A by-hand search of reference lists in identified papers was also utilised. All searches were limited to English language material, but no time limits were used. RESULTS Current and past literature regarding insulin pump-associated adverse events is discussed, including potential metabolic and non-metabolic adverse events, in particular: pump malfunction; infusion set/site issues; and cutaneous problems. We show that even with modern technology, adverse events are common, occurring in over 40 % of users per year, with a minority, particularly in children, requiring hospital management. Hyperglycaemia and ketosis are now the most common consequences of adverse events and are usually associated with infusion set failure. This differs from older technology where infected infusion sites predominated. CONCLUSIONS This timely review covers all potential insulin pump-associated adverse events, including their incidence, features, impacts, and contributory factors such as the pump user. The importance of ongoing anticipatory education and support for patients and families using this intensive insulin technology is highlighted, which if done well should improve the overall experience of pump therapy for users, and hopefully reduce the incidence and impact of severe adverse events.
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- P L Ross
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago, PO Box 913, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Paediatric Endocrinology, Southern District Health Board, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago, PO Box 913, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago, PO Box 913, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand.
- Paediatric Endocrinology, Southern District Health Board, Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Edgar National Centre for Diabetes and Obesity Research, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Heinemann L, Fleming GA, Petrie JR, Holl RW, Bergenstal RM, Peters AL. Insulin pump risks and benefits: a clinical appraisal of pump safety standards, adverse event reporting and research needs. A joint statement of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Technology Working Group. Diabetologia 2015; 58:862-70. [PMID: 25784563 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-015-3513-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2014] [Accepted: 12/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Insulin pump therapy, also known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII), is an important and evolving form of insulin delivery, which is mainly used for people with type 1 diabetes. However, even with modern insulin pumps, errors of insulin infusion can occur due to pump failure, insulin infusion set (IIS) blockage, infusion site problems, insulin stability issues, user error or a combination of these. Users are therefore exposed to significant and potentially fatal hazards: interruption of insulin infusion can result in hyperglycaemia and ketoacidosis; conversely, delivery of excessive insulin can cause severe hypoglycaemia. Nevertheless, the available evidence on the safety and efficacy of CSII remains limited. The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and American Diabetes Association (ADA) have therefore joined forces to review the systems in place for evaluating the safety of pumps from a clinical perspective. We found that useful information held by the manufacturing companies is not currently shared in a sufficiently transparent manner. Public availability of adverse event (AE) reports on the US Food and Drug Administration's Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database is potentially a rich source of safety information but is insufficiently utilised due to the current configuration of the system; the comparable database in Europe (European Databank on Medical Devices, EUDAMED) is not publicly accessible. Many AEs appear to be attributable to human factors and/or user error, but the extent to which manufacturing companies are required by regulators to consider the interactions of users with the technical features of their products is limited. The clinical studies required by regulators prior to marketing are small and over-reliant on bench testing in relation to 'predicate' products. Once a pump is available on the market, insufficient data are made publicly available on its long-term use in a real-world setting; such data could provide vital information to help healthcare teams to educate and support users, and thereby prevent AEs. As well as requiring more from the manufacturing companies, we call for public funding of more research addressing clinically important questions in relation to pump therapy: both observational studies and clinical trials. At present there are significant differences in the regulatory systems between the USA and European Union at both pre- and post-marketing stages; improvements in the European system are more urgently required. This statement concludes with a series of recommended specific actions for 'meknovigilance' (i.e. a standardised safety approach to technology) which could be implemented to address the shortcomings we highlight.
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Heinemann L, Fleming GA, Petrie JR, Holl RW, Bergenstal RM, Peters AL. Insulin pump risks and benefits: a clinical appraisal of pump safety standards, adverse event reporting, and research needs: a joint statement of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Technology Working Group. Diabetes Care 2015; 38:716-22. [PMID: 25776138 DOI: 10.2337/dc15-0168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
Insulin pump therapy, also known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII), is an important and evolving form of insulin delivery, which is mainly used for people with type 1 diabetes. However, even with modern insulin pumps, errors of insulin infusion can occur due to pump failure, insulin infusion set (IIS) blockage, infusion site problems, insulin stability issues, user error, or a combination of these. Users are therefore exposed to significant and potentially fatal hazards: interruption of insulin infusion can result in hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis; conversely, delivery of excessive insulin can cause severe hypoglycemia. Nevertheless, the available evidence on the safety and efficacy of CSII remains limited. The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have therefore joined forces to review the systems in place for evaluating the safety of pumps from a clinical perspective. We found that useful information held by the manufacturing companies is not currently shared in a sufficiently transparent manner. Public availability of adverse event (AE) reports on the US Food and Drug Administration's Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database is potentially a rich source of safety information but is insufficiently utilized due to the current configuration of the system; the comparable database in Europe (European Databank on Medical Devices [EUDAMED]) is not publicly accessible. Many AEs appear to be attributable to human factors and/or user error, but the extent to which manufacturing companies are required by regulators to consider the interactions of users with the technical features of their products is limited. The clinical studies required by regulators prior to marketing are small and over-reliant on bench testing in relation to "predicate" products. Once a pump is available on the market, insufficient data are made publicly available on its long-term use in a real-world setting; such data could provide vital information to help health care teams to educate and support users and thereby prevent AEs. As well as requiring more from the manufacturing companies, we call for public funding of more research addressing clinically important questions in relation to pump therapy: both observational studies and clinical trials. At present, there are significant differences in the regulatory systems between the US and European Union at both pre- and postmarketing stages; improvements in the European system are more urgently required. This statement concludes with a series of recommended specific actions for "meknovigilance" (i.e., a standardized safety approach to technology) that could be implemented to address the shortcomings we highlight.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, ZIBMT, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion pumps and continuous glucose monitors enable individuals with type 1 diabetes to achieve tighter blood glucose control and are critical components in a closed-loop artificial pancreas. Insulin infusion sets can fail and continuous glucose monitor sensor signals can suffer from a variety of anomalies, including signal dropout and pressure-induced sensor attenuations. In addition to hardware-based failures, software and human-induced errors can cause safety-related problems. Techniques for fault detection, safety analyses, and remote monitoring techniques that have been applied in other industries and applications, such as chemical process plants and commercial aircraft, are discussed and placed in the context of a closed-loop artificial pancreas.
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Wolfsdorf JI, Allgrove J, Craig ME, Edge J, Glaser N, Jain V, Lee WWR, Mungai LNW, Rosenbloom AL, Sperling MA, Hanas R. ISPAD Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines 2014. Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state. Pediatr Diabetes 2014; 15 Suppl 20:154-79. [PMID: 25041509 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 214] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 05/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Wheeler BJ, Heels K, Donaghue KC, Reith DM, Ambler GR. Insulin pump-associated adverse events in children and adolescents--a prospective study. Diabetes Technol Ther 2014; 16:558-62. [PMID: 24796368 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2013.0388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intensive insulin regimens are now the mainstay of modern, type 1 diabetes mellitus management. Insulin pumps (CSII) are a key technique used. Although there has been considerable study of outcomes, there are few recent data on CSII-associated adverse events (AEs) and their incidence and characteristics. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Phone calls to our 24-h diabetes support service were screened for CSII-associated AEs. Phone interviews were conducted with the parent/patient, within 96 h of the event. Interviews explored AE characteristics and the role of the user, as well as questions relating to outcome and the impact to the family and patient. Comparisons were made with clinic CSII patients not reporting an AE. RESULTS Over a 16-week study period, 50 confirmed AEs occurred in 45 of 405 (11.1%) patients. This was annualized to an AE incidence of 40 AEs/100 person-years. Pump malfunction and infusion set/site failures were the most common events reported, occurring in 27 (54.0%) and 18 (36.0%) AEs, respectively. A user- or education-related issue was implicated in 22 (44.0%) events. Pump replacement occurred in 19 of 50 occurrences (38.0%). Additionally, 16 (32.0%) reported a hospital admission or emergency department attendance as a consequence. When compared with those on CSII not reporting an AE, AEs were associated with age <10 years (odds ratio=3.2 [95% confidence interval, 1.7-6.1]) but not with gender, glycosylated hemoglobin, diabetes duration, or pumping duration. CONCLUSIONS This is the first prospective study to look at AEs in modern-generation insulin pumps. AEs appear common and should be anticipated. Their origin is multifactorial, with the pump, associated consumables, and the user all being important factors. Ongoing support and anticipatory education are essential to minimize pump-associated AEs and their impact.
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- Benjamin J Wheeler
- 1 The Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children's Hospital at Westmead , Sydney, Australia
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Pickup JC, Yemane N, Brackenridge A, Pender S. Nonmetabolic complications of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion: a patient survey. Diabetes Technol Ther 2014; 16:145-9. [PMID: 24180294 PMCID: PMC3934434 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2013.0192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Little is known about the frequencies and types of nonmetabolic complications occurring in type 1 diabetes patients being treated by modern insulin pump therapy (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion [CSII]), when recorded by standardized questionnaire rather than clinical experience. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A self-report questionnaire was completed by successive subjects with type 1 diabetes attending an insulin pump clinic, and those with a duration of CSII of ≥6 months were selected for analysis (n=92). Questions included pump manufacturer, insulin, infusion set type and duration of use, frequency of infusion set and site problems, pump malfunctions, and patient-related problems such as weight change since starting CSII. RESULTS Median (range) duration of CSII was 3.3 (0.5-32.0) years, and mean ± SD duration of infusion set use was 3.2 ± 0.7 (range 2-6) days. The commonest infusion set problems were kinking (64.1% of subjects) and blockage (54.3%). Blockage was associated with >3 days of use of infusion sets plus lispro insulin in the pump (relative risk [95% confidence interval], 1.71 [1.03-2.85]; P=0.07). The commonest infusion site problem was lipohypertrophy (26.1%), which occurred more often in those with long duration of CSII (4.8 [2.38-9.45] vs. 3.0 [1.50-4.25] years; P=0.01). Pump malfunction had occurred in 48% of subjects (43% in the first year of CSII), with "no delivery," keypad, and battery problems commonly occurring. Although some patients reported weight gain (34%) and some weight loss (15%) on CSII, most patients (51%) reported no change in weight. CONCLUSIONS Pump, infusion set, and infusion site problems remain common with CSII, even with contemporary technology.
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- John C. Pickup
- Diabetes Research Group, King's College London School of Medicine, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Guy's and St. Thomas's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Realsen J, Goettle H, Chase HP. Morbidity and mortality of diabetic ketoacidosis with and without insulin pump care. Diabetes Technol Ther 2012; 14:1149-54. [PMID: 23009106 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2012.0161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the most common, costly, and dangerous acute complications in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Although DKA has been reported to occur with less frequency than severe hypoglycemia, it is associated with a higher mortality rate and is the leading cause of diabetes-related deaths in children and adolescents. The most common risk factor for DKA is lack of adherence to insulin treatment. Other factors include underinsurance, psychiatric disorders, occlusion of insulin pump infusion sets, and illness. It has been suggested that use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy may increase the risk for DKA, although clinical trials have not supported this claim. Expert care within a T1D specialty clinic may help reduce the risk of DKA mortality. Further advances are needed in developing new technologies and methods to improve glycemic control in intensively treated patients without increasing the risk of acute complications. The purpose of this review is to discuss DKA morbidity and mortality in youth with T1D, particularly in relation to insulin pump use.
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- Jaime Realsen
- University of Colorado Denver-Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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Barg-Walkow LH, Walsh DR, Rogers WA. Understanding Use Errors for Medical Devices: Analysis of the MAUDE Database. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/1071181312561183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Use error is a type of error in a system wherein a user’s actions—or lack of actions— result in a different outcome than intended, possibly resulting in an adverse event. Use error in medicine is especially important, as adverse events can result in life-critical situations. Studies investigating use error have been conducted using databases of medical adverse events (e.g., the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database of adverse events related to device usage). However, these studies are limited by being specific to a context of use (e.g., drug delivery pumps in anesthesia). Therefore, this study investigated use error for medical devices across all contexts of use through a systematic search of the MAUDE database. We found that use error 1) is reported across many sub-fields and contexts of medicine; 2) is associated with many steps in the device usage process; 3) occurs during device operation by both lay users and health professionals; 4) has varying underlying causes; 5) cooccurs in adverse events; and 6) results in a wide array of outcomes, including death. This analysis provides valuable insights into characteristics and context of use errors that can guide design to minimize such errors.
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- School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
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Cope JU, Samuels-Reid JH, Morrison AE. Pediatric use of insulin pump technology: a retrospective study of adverse events in children ages 1-12 years. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2012; 6:1053-9. [PMID: 23063031 PMCID: PMC3570839 DOI: 10.1177/193229681200600509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [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] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Growing technological improvements in insulin pump design have increased the use of these devices in young children. To better understand the types of infusion pump-related problems and associated adverse events in this age group, we performed a comprehensive evaluation of pump-related adverse event reports received by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children ages 1-12 years. METHODS A query was conducted of FDA's Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience database from January 1, 1996, through December 31, 2009, in children ages 1-12 years involving insulin pumps. Report narratives were individually reviewed for age, gender, and seriousness of outcomes. Device or patient problems and potential contributory factors were assessed. RESULTS Over the past 14 years, 1774 (7%) of all insulin pump adverse event reports were identified in children ages 1-12. Of these reports, 777 (43%) resulted in hospitalization. In hospitalized cases (n = 614), diabetic ketoacidosis and/or hyperglycemia were the predominant patient problems, and in other cases (n = 98), hypoglycemia was evident. There were 106 emergency room visits, 19 cases requiring paramedic attention, and five deaths. The majority of reports indicated that the devices were not returned to the manufacturer, and root causes were not always confirmed. CONCLUSIONS Younger children with diabetes deserve careful consideration of the risk and benefit of insulin pump technology. Studies are needed to better understand pediatric safety issues and to identify the root cause of adverse events. Problems related to patient education, device misuse, and malfunctions were found, highlighting the need to strengthen user training for children and their caregivers.
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- Judith U Cope
- Office of Pediatric Therapeutics, Office of Special Medical Programs, Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland 20993, USA.
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Shulman R, Palmert MR, Daneman D. Insulin pump therapy in youths with Type 1 diabetes: uptake and outcomes in the ‘real world’. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.2217/dmt.12.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zisser H, Breton M, Dassau E, Markova K, Bevier W, Seborg D, Kovatchev B. Novel methodology to determine the accuracy of the OmniPod insulin pump: a key component of the artificial pancreas system. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2011; 5:1509-18. [PMID: 22226273 PMCID: PMC3262722 DOI: 10.1177/193229681100500627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND This article describes two novel and easy approaches for assessing the accuracy of insulin pumps as implemented within the artificial pancreas system. The approaches are illustrated by data testing the OmniPod Insulin Management System at its lowest delivery volume (0.05 U) and at doses of 0.1, 0.2, 1, and 6U. METHOD In method 1, a pipette, digital microscope, and imaging software were used to measure average bolus delivery on a linear scale for multiple volumes. In method 2, a digital microscope and imaging software were used to measure the volume of a spherical bolus of 0.05 U of insulin. RESULTS Bench testing results using the two novel methods demonstrated that the OmniPod is extremely accurate, with a relative error ranging from -0.90% to +0.96% for all measured doses (0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 1, and 6 U). In method 1, at target bolus dose of 0.05 U, the mean delivered dose (± standard deviation) was 0.0497 ± 0.003 U, 0.099 ± 0.005 U at 0.1 U, 0.2 ± <1e-5 U at 0.2 U, 1.001 ± 0.018 U at 1 U, and 6.03 ± 0.04 U at 6 U. In method 2, at target bolus dose of 0.5 ml, the mean delivered dose for both OmniPods was 0.505 ± 0.014. CONCLUSIONS Both methods confirmed a high degree of accuracy for the OmniPod insulin pump. These techniques can be used to estimate delivery volume in other infusion pumps as well.
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- Howard Zisser
- Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, Santa Barbara, California 93105, USA.
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Talbot TB. Virtual reality and interactive gaming technology for obese and diabetic children: is military medical technology applicable? J Diabetes Sci Technol 2011; 5:234-8. [PMID: 21527087 PMCID: PMC3125910 DOI: 10.1177/193229681100500205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center has pursued a number of technologies that may have application to the problems of obesity and diabetes management in children. Children are getting fatter because of increased caloric intake and less physical activity. Furthermore, technology advances have failed to significantly improve metabolic control of type 1 diabetes. Behavioral strategies should target video games, mobile phones, and other popular items used by children and seen by them as necessities. Exergaming is considerably more active than traditional video gaming and can be equivalent to moderate-intensity exercise. Diabetes equipment such as continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps lack integration and live connectivity and suffer from a poor user interface. In contrast, mobile phones offer wireless connectivity, an excellent voice-enabled interface, and cloud connectivity that could possibly serve as a motivational and compliance tool for diabetes patients through text messaging to the patient, parents, and physician. Mobile phones have the potential to motivate and educate obese children as well. Exergaming for obese children could also be integrated into award systems of game consoles and game play time. The key to successful implementation of these strategies depends on the ability to integrate and connect the various technologies.
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- Thomas Brett Talbot
- U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Fort Detrick, Maryland, USA.
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Oshima Y. Characteristics of drug-associated rhabdomyolysis: analysis of 8,610 cases reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Intern Med 2011; 50:845-53. [PMID: 21498932 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.50.4484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the characteristics of cases with drug-associated rhabdomyolysis reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). METHODS A retrospective analysis of all drug-associated rhabdomyolysis cases reported to FDA between January 2004 and December 2009 was conducted. The analyses included the number of unique cases, age, gender, body weight and proportion of fatal outcome. Time to onset from beginning of the suspected drugs and frequently reported suspected drugs were also tabulated. RESULTS There were 8,610 cases of drug-associated rhabdomyolysis in the database. Both case numbers and proportion of the fatal outcome appeared stable over the study period. Average age was 43.3 years old. The reported ratio of male to female was approximately 5 to 3. More than half of reported cases developed rhabdomyolysis within a month after beginning the suspected drug. Potential high risk groups for fatal outcome, such as age group younger than 10 years old and body weight group less than 50 kg were suggested. Suspected drugs for younger cases and their probable indication appear to be different from adult cases. There has been long standing controversial concern regarding an increased risk when a fibric acid derivative is added to an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. This study suggested that concomitant use of these two kinds of agents may be associated with a lower risk for fatal outcome, whereas renal dysfunction appeared to be associated with a higher risk for fatal outcome among the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor-associated rhabdomyolysis cases. CONCLUSION The characteristics of cases of drug-associated rhabdomyolysis were described. Because of the various limitations of a spontaneous reporting-system database, the reported number should be interpreted with caution.
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- Yasuo Oshima
- The Institute of Medical Science, the University of Tokyo, Japan.
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Skolnik AB, Ewald MB. Case files of the Harvard Medical Toxicology Fellowship at Children's Hospital Boston: an insulin overdose. J Med Toxicol 2010; 6:413-9. [PMID: 20725819 DOI: 10.1007/s13181-010-0110-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- Aaron Benjamin Skolnik
- Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, Brigham and Women’s/Massachusetts General Hospital, USA.
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The first manufactured insulin pump was introduced in the 1970s and the first insulin pens in 1985; since then, many improvements have been made to both devices. The advantages of pens over syringes have been confirmed in numerous studies and include greater accuracy, ease of use, patient satisfaction, quality of life, and adherence. United States claims database analyses indicate that the improved adherence made possible by use of an insulin pen has the potential to reduce diabetes care costs when compared with using a vial and syringe. Features of certain advanced pump models include the ability to connect wirelessly to a blood glucose meter or to a subcutaneous interstitial glucose sensor for semicontinuous glucose-driven insulin rate adjustment. A new trend in the design of insulin pumps is the tubing-free patch pump that adheres directly to the skin. The low rate of insulin pen usage in the United States compared with European countries and the fact that many patients report that they are not offered the option of an insulin pen by their physician suggest that there is a need to increase patient and provider awareness of the currently available devices for insulin administration.
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In paediatric diabetes, the concept of intensive therapy in the post-Diabetes Control and Complications Trial period has become subverted by a pharmaco-technological paradigm at the expense of other aspects of care such as goal-setting and psychosocial support. This review examines which patients benefit most from intensive therapy in terms of glycaemic control (HbA1c). It also reviews published controlled trial and observational data relating to the impact of various insulin types and delivery systems on glycaemic control and canvasses the literature dealing with the impact of patient support, philosophy of care, goal setting and treating team dynamic on HbA1c. Taking into account the characteristics of those patients who benefit most from intensive therapy, the quantum of HbA1c change and the persistence of changes that have been reported in selected and non-selected patient groups, it appears that there is a clear hierarchy in aspects of therapy that improve glycaemic control for children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes. Prime issues appear to be patient support, team cohesion and goal setting. The reported glycaemic benefits achieved by an isolated emphasis upon a pharmaco-technological paradigm are limited in children and adolescents. It appears that only after the prime issues have been first considered will the potential benefits of the insulin types and regimens then be realized.
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- T C Skinner
- Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
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Wiebe DJ, Croom A, Fortenberry KT, Butner J, Butler J, Swinyard MT, Lindsay R, Donaldson D, Foster C, Murray M, Berg CA. Parental involvement buffers associations between pump duration and metabolic control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes. J Pediatr Psychol 2010; 35:1152-60. [PMID: 20219778 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsq012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To examine pump duration associations with adolescents' metabolic control and whether parental involvement moderated this association. METHODS This study used a cross-sectional sample of 10- to 14-year-olds with diabetes (N = 252, 53.6% female) and parents' reported parental involvement; HbA1c was obtained from medical records. Half (50.8%) were on an insulin pump (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, CSII), with the remainder prescribed multiple daily injections (MDI). RESULTS Adolescents on CSII displayed better HbA1c than those on MDI. A curvilinear association revealed that participants on CSII for <2 years showed a positive pump duration-HbA1c association, while those on CSII longer showed no association. Parental involvement interacted with pump duration to predict HbA1c. Pump duration was associated with poorer HbA1c only when parents were relatively uninvolved. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of a cross-sectional design, data suggest that adolescents on CSII have better HbA1c than those on MDI, but may experience a period of deterioration that can be offset by parental involvement.
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- Deborah J Wiebe
- Division of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390-9044, USA.
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Alemzadeh R, Parton EA, Holzum MK. Feasibility of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion and daily supplemental insulin glargine injection in children with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther 2009; 11:481-6. [PMID: 19698060 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2008.0124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) is an effective method of insulin substitution with increased risk of hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in rare situations. The lack of subcutaneous long-acting insulin and short half-life of serum insulin increases the risk of ketosis and DKA following CSII failure. We evaluated the metabolic effects of CSII with and without daily supplemental long-acting insulin glargine in a group of young children switched to CSII from multiple daily insulin (premeal aspart + glargine) to either CSII plus daily glargine (CSII + G) or CSII therapy. METHODS From retrospective clinic data, self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG), hemoglobin A1c (HbA(1c)), hypoglycemic episodes, and body mass index (BMI) were obtained from 12 patients (five girls, seven boys; 7.7 +/- 1.8 years) on CSII + G and 12 age- and gender-matched patients (five girls, seven boys; 7.7 +/- 2.1 years) on CSII with similar baseline HbA(1c) and BMI were reviewed over a 1.0-year period. RESULTS The insulin glargine dose in the CSII + G group was 30.6 +/- 12.4% (range, 13.9-53.3%) of daily basal insulin dose. Both groups had similar total daily insulin and bolus:basal insulin at baseline and at 1.0 year. Glycemic control improved in the CSII + G (SMBG, 195.5 +/- 47.3 vs. 156.8 +/- 36.8 mg/dL, P < 0.05; HbA(1c), 8.1 +/- 0.9% vs. 7.4 +/- 0.4%, P < 0.02) and CSII (SMBG, 198.7 +/- 45.7 vs. 161.4 +/- 30.9 mg/dL, P < 0.05; HbA(1c), 8.2 +/- 0.4% vs. 7.7 +/- 0.5%, P < 0.01) groups without significant changes in hypoglycemic episodes and BMI. There were no DKA episodes despite three emergency room visits for hyperglycemia and ketosis due to catheter dislodgement only in the CSII group. CONCLUSIONS CSII therapy with or without daily insulin glargine improved glycemic control without changes in the rate of hypoglycemia and DKA, suggesting that this treatment regimen is feasible and may also prevent development of hyperglycemia and ketosis or even DKA.
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- Ramin Alemzadeh
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226, USA.
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Scheiner G, Sobel RJ, Smith DE, Pick AJ, Kruger D, King J, Green K. Insulin pump therapy: guidelines for successful outcomes. DIABETES EDUCATOR 2009; 35 Suppl 2:29S-41S; quiz 28S, 42S-43S. [PMID: 19318690 DOI: 10.1177/0145721709333493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Current forms of insulin delivery used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (diabetes) include syringes, pens, and insulin pumps. Technical advantages of insulin pump therapy, or continuous subcutaneous insulin delivery (CSII), include precise and flexible insulin dosing. In the context of intensive diabetes management, insulin pumps can facilitate improved long-term glycemic control and reduce the risk for diabetes complications, with improved lifestyle flexibility for patients and their families. Comprehensive patient education, carbohydrate counting, and frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose or continuous glucose monitoring are necessary components of successful insulin pump therapy. Technological advances have increased the appeal of pump therapy to patients and clinicians. Physically, current insulin pumps are discreet, ergonomic, and water resistant. Meanwhile, software improvements have yielded smart pumps with features that support pump users in their daily diabetes management. Robust data analysis software packages allow patients and clinicians unprecedented insight into the quality of diabetes control. Furthermore, widespread insurance reimbursement for CSII has expanded access to therapy. CONCLUSIONS As the number of pump users and potential users expands, diabetes educators face new challenges and opportunities to improve patients' lives with diabetes. This activity describes the rationale for insulin pump therapy, its potential advantages and disadvantages, and strategies regarding patient selection and education.
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- Gary Scheiner
- The Integrated Diabetes Services, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania (Mr Scheiner)
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (Dr Sobel, Dr Pick)
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (Dr Sobel, Dr Pick)
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- Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan (Ms Kruger)
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- University of Illinois at Chicago (Dr Smith, Ms King),Private Practice, Glenview, Illinois (Ms King)
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- Dupage Medical Group, Geneva, Illinois (Ms Green)
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Diabetes Technology Society convened a panel of insulin pump experts in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 12, 2008, at the request of the Food and Drug Administration. The group consisted of physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, and engineers from across the United States. The panel members (1) discussed safety features of insulin pump therapy and (2) recommended adjustments to current insulin pump design and use to enhance overall safety. Software and hardware features of insulin pumps were analyzed from engineering, medical, nursing, and pump-user perspectives. The meeting was divided into four sections: (1) Engineering Safety-Designing Software and Hardware for Insulin Pump Therapy; (2) Patient Safety-Selecting Patients and Clinical Settings for Insulin Pump Use; (3) Clinical Safety-Determining and Delivering Insulin Dosages Using Insulin Pump Therapy; and (4) Personal Experiences-A Panel Discussion about Insulin Pump Safety. Six aspects of insulin pump technology were noted to present potential safety problems: (1) software, (2) wireless communication, (3) hardware, (4) alarms, (5) human factors, and (6) bolus-dose calculation. There was consensus among meeting participants that insulin pump therapy is beneficial in patients of all ages and that insulin pump safety must be assured through careful regulation.
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- David C Klonoff
- Mills-Peninsula Health Services, San Mateo, California, USA.
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Bruttomesso D, Costa S, Baritussio A. Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) 30 years later: still the best option for insulin therapy. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2009; 25:99-111. [PMID: 19172576 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Thirty years after its introduction, the use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) keeps increasing, especially among children and adolescents. The technique, when used properly, is safe and effective.Compared with traditional NPH-based multiple daily injections (MDI), CSII provides a small but clinically important reduction of HbA(1c) levels, diminishes blood glucose variability, decreases severe hypoglycaemic episodes and offers a better way to cope with the dawn phenomenon.Insulin analogues have improved the treatment of diabetes, eroding part of the place previously occupied by CSII, but CSII still remains the first option for patients experiencing severe hypoglycaemic episodes, high HbA(1c) values or marked glucose variability while being treated with optimized MDI. Furthermore CSII is better than MDI considering the effects on quality of life and the possibility to adjust insulin administration according to physical activity or food intake.CSII may be limited by cost. Present estimates suggest that CSII may be cost-effective just for patients experiencing a marked improvement in HbA(1c) or a decrease in severe hypoglycaemic episodes, but the effects on quality of life are difficult to measure.CSII does not merely imply wearing an external device; it requires a multidisciplinary team, intensive patient education and continuous follow up.
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- Daniela Bruttomesso
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Division of Metabolic Diseases, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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Exelbert LL. Safety of insulin pumps, even in adolescent use, depends on thorough patient selection, evaluation, and education. Pediatrics 2008; 122:682; author reply 682-3. [PMID: 18762546 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-1505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Scaramuzza A, Iafusco D, Lombardo F, Rabbone I, Toni S. Adolescent use of insulin and patient-controlled analgesia pump technology: a 10-year food and drug administration retrospective study of adverse events. Pediatrics 2008; 122:473-4; author reply 474. [PMID: 18676571 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-1456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Andrea Scaramuzza
- Department of Pediatrics,
University of Milano,
“Luigi Sacco” Hospital,
20157 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics,
Second University of Naples,
80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Sciences,
University of Messina,
98121 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics,
University of Torino,
10126 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics,
University of Florence,
50100 Florence, Italy
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