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Hybrid closed-loop therapy improves glycemic control in young children with T1D

Última actualización 22 de agosto de 2026

Key finding

Percentage time in range (TIR) 3.9-10.0 mmol/L was 8.4 percentage points higher.

The study evaluated the Cambridge hybrid closed-loop system for glycemic control in young children with type 1 diabetes, showing improvements in time in range and HbA1c levels.

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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

The study evaluated the Cambridge hybrid closed-loop system for glycemic control in young children with type 1 diabetes, showing improvements in time in range and HbA1c levels.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control in very young children with type 1 diabetes is crucial for reducing the risk of long-term complications. The findings suggest that hybrid closed-loop therapy may offer a more effective management strategy, potentially leading to better health outcomes for this vulnerable population.

Keep in mind

Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes. Limited generalizability due to specific age range. Small number of severe hypoglycemia events.

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Julia W, Janet MA, Charlotte KB, et al. Use of the Cambridge hybrid closed-loop system led to sustained improvements in glycemic control in very young children with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2024;47(12):2189-2195. doi:10.2337/dc24-1313

Efectos Principales

Percentage time in range (TIR) increased by 8.4 percentage points (p = 0.001).

HbA1c decreased by 0.4% during the CL extension phase (p = 0.001).

Time in hypoglycemia remained similar across treatment phases (P = 0.31).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Hybrid closed-loop system, Insulin pump and HbA1c, Hypoglycemia events, Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Hybrid closed-loop system

Primary outcomes

  • HbA1c
  • Hypoglycemia events
  • Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 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

Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range

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Relación de evidencia

Insulin Delivery Systems and Hypoglycemia

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Core evidence

Study findings

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HbA1c

Hybrid closed-loop system → HbA1c

Hybrid closed-loop system → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
84
Strong
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 7 estudios
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Hypoglycemia events

Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycemia events

Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycemia events

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EvidenceScore™
85
Strong
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
60
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 5 estudios
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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™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
67
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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Time in range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time in range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
88
Strong
ImpactScore™
79
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
69
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 17 estudios
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HbA1c

Insulin pump → HbA1c

Insulin pump → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Time in range

Insulin pump → Time in range

Insulin pump → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • 8.4 percentage points increase in TIR during hybrid closed-loop therapy.
  • 0.4% decrease in HbA1c during the CL extension phase.
  • No significant change in hypoglycemia rates across treatment phases.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Very young children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
  • Patients requiring insulin therapy for blood sugar management.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to older children or adults.
  • Further research needed to confirm long-term effects.
  • Study design may limit broader applicability of findings.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes.
  • Limited generalizability due to specific age range.
  • Small number of severe hypoglycemia events.

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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 Hypoglycemia.

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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 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™ 84.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

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

Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve cgm time in range?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may improve CGM Time in Range.

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

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 87.9 | moderate 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.
27 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does Insulin Delivery Systems affect hypoglycemia?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Hypoglycemia.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Hypoglycemia events

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.7 | neutral | 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

  • Population details are unavailable.
9 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/l?

Strong Evidence

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

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

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

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026
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