Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026
Key finding
TIR during the trial was 4.2h/day higher in the intervention compared with the control group (mean difference 17.5% [95% CI 14.0%, 21.1%]; P < 0.0001)
This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of the Tubeless Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system compared to traditional pump therapy with continuous glucose monitoring in adults with Type 1 diabetes.
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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 efficacy and safety of the Tubeless Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system compared to traditional pump therapy with continuous glucose monitoring in adults with Type 1 diabetes.
These findings are significant for clinicians and patients as they suggest that the Tubeless Omnipod 5 may offer a more effective and safer option for managing blood glucose levels in adults with Type 1 diabetes, potentially leading to better long-term health outcomes.
The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The trial duration may not capture long-term effects of the interventions. Participants were selected based on specific criteria, which may not represent the broader population.
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Eric R, Ruth SW, Grazia A, et al. Efficacy and Safety of the Tubeless Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System Compared with Pump Therapy with Continuous Glucose Monitor in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2024;47(12):2248-2257. doi:10.2337/dc24-1550
The intervention group had 4.2 hours/day more time in range (TIR 70-180 mg/dL) compared to the control group.
The intervention group showed a greater reduction in HbA1c by 1.24% from baseline.
The intervention group experienced significantly lower time <70 mg/dL and >180 mg/dL by 0.57% and 16.8%, respectively.
No diabetes-related ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycemia events occurred in the intervention group.
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This study contributes evidence to Hybrid closed-loop system and Diabetic ketoacidosis, HbA1c, Hypoglycemia events, and 3 more.
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The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Hybrid closed-loop system → Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hybrid closed-loop system → Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycemia events
Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycemia events
Hybrid closed-loop system → Percentage of time spent above 180 mg/dL
Hybrid closed-loop system → Percentage of time spent above 180 mg/dL
Hybrid closed-loop system → Percentage of time spent below 70 mg/dL
Hybrid closed-loop system → Percentage of time spent below 70 mg/dL
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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range, Insulin Delivery Systems and HbA1c.
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Measures CGM Time in Range as a key outcome.
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Insulin Delivery Systems may improve CGM Time in Range.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Time in range
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 81.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 17 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Insulin Delivery Systems appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 80.2 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 13 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Hypoglycemia.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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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
Hybrid closed-loop system appears to improve Percentage of time spent above 180 mg/dL.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Percentage of time spent above 180 mg/dL
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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