Última actualización 29 de agosto de 2026
Key finding
At 6 months, subjective measures for overall sleep quality were similar between the groups.
This study evaluated the impact of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring on sleep patterns in adolescents and young adults with Type 1 diabetes, finding no significant differences in sleep outcomes between the two monitoring methods.
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Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring on sleep patterns in adolescents and young adults with Type 1 diabetes, finding no significant differences in sleep outcomes between the two monitoring methods.
Understanding the effects of glucose monitoring methods on sleep is crucial for managing Type 1 diabetes in adolescents and young adults. Since sleep quality can significantly impact overall health and diabetes management, knowing that both isCGM and SMBG have similar effects allows for flexibility in treatment options without compromising sleep.
The study may have limited generalizability due to the specific age range and diabetes type. Sample size and demographic diversity were not detailed, which could affect findings. The reliance on subjective measures for sleep quality may introduce bias.
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Shelley R, Barbara CG, Sara ES, et al. The Impact of Intermittently Scanned Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Sleep Patterns in Adolescents and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatric Diabetes. 2023;2023:1842008. doi:10.1155/2023/1842008
Overall sleep quality was similar between isCGM and SMBG groups at 6 months.
No significant differences in sleep latency were found after adjusting for age and baseline values.
Sleep duration did not differ significantly across the week for either monitoring method.
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This study contributes evidence to Continuous glucose monitoring, Self-monitoring of blood glucose and Average sleep latency at 6 months, Daytime dysfunction, Night sleep duration, and 4 more.
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Continuous glucose monitoring
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The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Continuous glucose monitoring → Average sleep latency at 6 months
Continuous glucose monitoring → Average sleep latency at 6 months
Continuous glucose monitoring → Daytime dysfunction
Continuous glucose monitoring → Daytime dysfunction
Continuous glucose monitoring → Night sleep duration
Continuous glucose monitoring → Night sleep duration
Continuous glucose monitoring → Night-time disturbances
Continuous glucose monitoring → Night-time disturbances
Continuous glucose monitoring → Sleep efficiency
Continuous glucose monitoring → Sleep efficiency
Continuous glucose monitoring → Sleep quality
Continuous glucose monitoring → Sleep quality
Continuous glucose monitoring → Use of sleep medications
Continuous glucose monitoring → Use of sleep medications
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Average sleep latency at 6 months
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Average sleep latency at 6 months
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Daytime dysfunction
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Daytime dysfunction
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Night sleep duration
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Night sleep duration
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Night-time disturbances
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Night-time disturbances
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Sleep efficiency
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Sleep efficiency
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Sleep quality
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Sleep quality
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Use of sleep medications
Self-monitoring of blood glucose → Use of sleep medications
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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and Sleep Outcomes, Insulin Delivery Systems and Daytime dysfunction.
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Contributes to Insulin Delivery Systems evidence base.
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Measures Sleep Outcomes as a key outcome.
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Measures Daytime dysfunction as a key outcome.
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Measures Quality of Life Outcomes as a key outcome.
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Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Quality of Life Outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Sleep quality
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
Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Sleep Outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Sleep efficiency
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Average sleep latency at 6 months
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Continuous glucose monitoring for Daytime dysfunction.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Daytime dysfunction
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Continuous glucose monitoring for Night sleep duration.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Night sleep duration
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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