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Automated insulin-glucagon delivery reduces hypoglycemia risk

Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026

Key finding

The number of carbohydrate rescues was lower with AIGD versus AID (15 vs. 20, p = 0.02).

Automated insulin-glucagon delivery system compared to automated insulin delivery in adults with type 1 diabetes.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

Automated insulin-glucagon delivery system compared to automated insulin delivery in adults with type 1 diabetes.

Clinical relevance

This study evaluated Automated insulin-glucagon delivery system compared to automated insulin delivery in adults with type 1 diabetes.

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Limitations were not clearly described in the extracted text.

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Ajenthen GR, Christian L, Dimitri B, et al. Efficacy and safety of an automated insulin-glucagon delivery system compared with an automated insulin delivery system. Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2026;28(5):3955-3964. doi:10.1111/dom.70577

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Hybrid closed-loop system and Blood glucose, Coefficient of variation, Hypoglycemia events, and 4 more.

Primary intervention

Hybrid closed-loop system

Primary outcomes

  • Blood glucose
  • Coefficient of variation
  • Hypoglycemia events

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
3
Evidence topics
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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

7

Evidence pairs

373

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Insulin Delivery Systems and Hypoglycemia

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Relación de evidencia

Insulin Delivery Systems and Glucose Variability

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Blood glucose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Blood glucose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Blood glucose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
68
Moderate
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Coefficient of variation

Hybrid closed-loop system → Coefficient of variation

Hybrid closed-loop system → Coefficient of variation

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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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Hypoglycemia events

Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycemia events

Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycemia events

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
75
Moderate
ImpactScore™
65
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

Hybrid closed-loop system → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

Hybrid closed-loop system → Mean glucose levels measured during the intervention

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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Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L

Hybrid closed-loop system → Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L

Hybrid closed-loop system → Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L

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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Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L

Hybrid closed-loop system → Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L

Hybrid closed-loop system → Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Time in range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time in range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
81
Strong
ImpactScore™
87
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
83
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 8 studies
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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range, Insulin Delivery Systems and Hypoglycemia.

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Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve cgm time in range?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may improve CGM Time in Range.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 81.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

  2. 2

    Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 17 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

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

Does Insulin Delivery Systems affect hypoglycemia?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Hypoglycemia.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Hypoglycemia events

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 74.6 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

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

Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve glucose variability?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Glucose Variability.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Coefficient of variation

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 7 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

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

Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve fasting glucose?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems appears to improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Blood glucose

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 67.6 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

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