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Closed-loop therapy enhances glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.

Última actualización 11 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Mean difference was 15.0 percentage points (interquartile range 8.0–22.0; P < 0.001).

This study compared closed-loop therapy with CSII + CGM in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding that closed-loop therapy significantly improved glycemic control.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study compared closed-loop therapy with CSII + CGM in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding that closed-loop therapy significantly improved glycemic control.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control is crucial for individuals with type 2 diabetes, as it can reduce the risk of complications associated with the disease. This study suggests that closed-loop therapy may offer a more effective management strategy, potentially leading to better long-term health outcomes for patients.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability. Effectiveness of closed-loop therapy was not fully established due to unclear evidence ratings. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled in the study design.

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Anne-Laure B, Sandrine L, Christine W, et al. Closed-loop therapy improved glycemic control more than did CSII + CGM in people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2024;47(10):1778-1786. doi:10.2337/dc24-0623

Efectos Principales

Closed-loop therapy increased percentage time in range (TIR) to 76.0% compared to 61.0% for CSII + CGM.

Mean sensor glucose decreased by 13.2 mg/dL during closed-loop therapy.

Time above range (TAR) decreased to 24.0% during closed-loop therapy versus 38.0% during CSII + CGM.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, Hybrid closed-loop system and Time in range, Glucose variability, Mean sensor glucose, and 3 more.

Primary intervention

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

Primary outcomes

  • Time in range
  • Glucose variability
  • Mean sensor glucose

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
2
Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 65

2

Related topics

7

Evidence pairs

214

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

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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 Glucose Variability

Seguir evidencia

Relación de evidencia

Insulin Delivery Systems and Insulin Resistance

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Time in range

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion → Time in range

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion → Time in range

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

Hybrid closed-loop system → Glucose variability

Hybrid closed-loop system → Glucose variability

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
73
Positive
EvidenceScore™
69
Moderate
ConsistencyScore™
75
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 4 studies
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Mean sensor glucose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Mean sensor glucose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Mean sensor glucose

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

Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep fragmentation index

Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep fragmentation index

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

Time above range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time above range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time above range

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
65
Moderate
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Time in range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time in range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
86
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
69
Moderate
ConsistencyScore™
75
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 4 studies
Add to Evidence Tracker

Total daily insulin dose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Total daily insulin dose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Total daily insulin dose

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

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Closed-loop therapy improved TIR by 15 percentage points (p=0.001).
  • Mean sensor glucose decreased by 13.2 mg/dL (p=0.002).
  • TAR decreased by 15 percentage points (p=0.001) during closed-loop therapy.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes managing their condition with insulin.
  • Individuals seeking improved glycemic control through advanced therapy options.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to younger populations or those with type 1 diabetes.
  • The study did not assess long-term effects of closed-loop therapy.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings across diverse populations.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study's sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability.
  • Effectiveness of closed-loop therapy was not fully established due to unclear evidence ratings.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled in the study design.

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Connected Evidence

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

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

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

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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™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

  2. 2

    Time above range

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 65.3 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 8 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

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

Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve glucose variability?

Moderate Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Glucose Variability.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose variability

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.4 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 6 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

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

Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve insulin resistance?

Moderate Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Insulin Delivery Systems for Insulin Resistance.

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

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Total daily insulin dose

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

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

Limitations

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

Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve mean sensor glucose?

Emerging Evidence

Hybrid closed-loop system appears to improve Mean sensor glucose.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Mean sensor glucose

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | 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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