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Automated insulin delivery improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Mean HbA1c decreased by 0.8% from a baseline of 8.0 ± 1.2% with AID.

This study evaluated the benefits of automated insulin delivery (AID) in adults with type 2 diabetes on GLP-1 receptor agonists, finding significant improvements in HbA1c and time-in-range.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

This study evaluated the benefits of automated insulin delivery (AID) in adults with type 2 diabetes on GLP-1 receptor agonists, finding significant improvements in HbA1c and time-in-range.

Clinical relevance

These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that automated insulin delivery can enhance glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, potentially leading to better long-term health outcomes. Improved HbA1c levels and time-in-range may reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications, making AID a valuable option for patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Keep in mind

The study did not assess long-term outcomes beyond 13 weeks. Sample size and demographic diversity were not specified. The effectiveness of AID compared to CGM remains unclear.

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Timothy EG, Dan R, Samina A, et al. The benefits of automated insulin delivery in adults with type 2 diabetes treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists. Diabetes Care. 2025;48(12):2154-2159. doi:10.2337/dc25-1753

Efectos Principales

Mean HbA1c decreased by 0.8% with AID (P = 0.001).

Time-in-range 70–180 mg/dL showed statistically significant improvements with AID.

Mean HbA1c decreased by 0.3% with CGM (P = 0.001).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Continuous glucose monitoring, Tighter glycemic control and Body weight, HbA1c, Time in range.

Primary intervention

Continuous glucose monitoring

Primary outcomes

  • Body weight
  • HbA1c
  • Time in range

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

610

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Insulin Delivery Systems and HbA1c

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Glycemic Control Treatments and CGM Time in Range

Guardar evidencia

Relación de evidencia

Glycemic Control Treatments and HbA1c

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Body weight

Continuous glucose monitoring → Body weight

Continuous glucose monitoring → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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HbA1c

Continuous glucose monitoring → HbA1c

Continuous glucose monitoring → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
83
Strong
ImpactScore™
93
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
86
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 7 studies
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Body weight

Tighter glycemic control → Body weight

Tighter glycemic control → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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HbA1c

Tighter glycemic control → HbA1c

Tighter glycemic control → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Time in range

Tighter glycemic control → Time in range

Tighter glycemic control → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • AID reduced HbA1c by 0.8% from a baseline of 8.0%.
  • Time-in-range improved significantly with AID.
  • No significant weight change was observed in either group.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients currently treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not be generalizable to all populations with diabetes.
  • Further studies are needed to evaluate long-term effects.
  • Weight change findings were not statistically significant.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study did not assess long-term outcomes beyond 13 weeks.
  • Sample size and demographic diversity were not specified.
  • The effectiveness of AID compared to CGM remains unclear.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range, Insulin Delivery Systems and HbA1c.

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Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.3 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 13 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
13 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Glycemic Control Treatments improve cgm time in range?

Moderate Evidence

Glycemic Control Treatments appears to improve CGM Time in Range.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Glycemic Control Treatments improve HbA1c?

Moderate Evidence

Glycemic Control Treatments appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.

Limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
2 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Glycemic Control Treatments affect body weight?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Glycemic Control Treatments for Body Weight.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Body weight

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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