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Key finding
Time spent in target range increased from 51% to 52%.
This study evaluated a cloud-based platform for developing algorithms for type 1 diabetes using various artificial pancreas systems. It found slight improvements in glucose management metrics.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
This study evaluated a cloud-based platform for developing algorithms for type 1 diabetes using various artificial pancreas systems. It found slight improvements in glucose management metrics.
These findings are significant as they suggest that while new technologies like artificial pancreas systems may offer some benefits in managing blood glucose levels, the overall impact on hypoglycemia remains uncertain. This highlights the need for further research to fully understand the effectiveness of these interventions in real-world settings.
The study design was non-randomized, which may introduce bias. The sample size and demographic details were not specified. Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear due to lack of statistical significance.
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Mohamed RS, Remi R, Ahmad H, Othmar M. A cloud-based platform for developing and testing algorithms for type 1 diabetes. PLOS ONE. 2020;15(12):e0243139. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0243139
Time spent at glucose levels in target range increased from 51% to 52%.
Mean glucose decreased from 7.9 to 7.8 mmol/L.
Time spent at glucose levels in target range increased from 62% to 63%.
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This study contributes evidence to Hybrid closed-loop system, Insulin therapy and Hypoglycemia events, Mean glucose from rtCGM, Time in range.
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Hybrid closed-loop system
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Core evidence
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycemia events
Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycemia events
Hybrid closed-loop system → Mean glucose from rtCGM
Hybrid closed-loop system → Mean glucose from rtCGM
Insulin therapy → Mean glucose from rtCGM
Insulin therapy → Mean glucose from rtCGM
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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range, Insulin Delivery Systems and Hypoglycemia.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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Measures CGM Time in Range as a key outcome.
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Contributes to Insulin Delivery Systems evidence base.
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Measures Hypoglycemia as a key outcome.
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Insulin Delivery Systems may improve CGM Time in Range.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Time in range
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 83.6 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Insulin Therapies may improve CGM Time in Range.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Time in range
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 77.4 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 9 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Insulin Delivery Systems for Hypoglycemia.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Hypoglycemia events
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.
Limitations
Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Mean Glucose Levels.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Mean glucose from rtCGM
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | 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.
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