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Ultra-rapid insulin improves glucose control in type 1 diabetes.

Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026

Key finding

Total daily insulin dose was similar between treatments [10.7 (3.9) vs. 12.2 (5.3) units; p = 0.050]

This study evaluated ultra-rapid insulin lispro (URIL) compared to standard insulin lispro (IL) in closed-loop systems for type 1 diabetes, finding URIL improved glucose control metrics.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

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What this paper says

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Study focus

This study evaluated ultra-rapid insulin lispro (URIL) compared to standard insulin lispro (IL) in closed-loop systems for type 1 diabetes, finding URIL improved glucose control metrics.

Clinical relevance

Improving glucose control is crucial for individuals with type 1 diabetes to reduce the risk of long-term complications. This study suggests that ultra-rapid insulin lispro could be a beneficial option, potentially leading to better management of blood sugar levels, although further research is needed to confirm these findings.

Keep in mind

Statistical significance was not achieved for most outcomes. Sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The study did not measure long-term outcomes or complications.

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Hood T, Jonathan L, Malgorzata EW, Catherine F, Roman H, Lalantha L. Ultra-rapid insulin lispro improves glucose control in closed-loop systems for type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine. 2025;42(10):e70122. doi:10.1111/dme.70122

Efectos Principales

URIL resulted in a higher percentage of time in range (49.3%) compared to IL (39.9%), p = 0.072.

URIL led to lower time spent in Level 1 hyperglycemia (50.7%) compared to IL (59.5%), p = 0.098.

Total daily insulin dose was similar between URIL (10.7 units) and IL (12.2 units), p = 0.050.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Insulin Lispro and Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L, Pre-meal mean glucose, Time above 13.9 mmol/L, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Insulin Lispro

Primary outcomes

  • Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L
  • Pre-meal mean glucose
  • Time above 13.9 mmol/L

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

171

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L

Insulin Lispro → Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L

Insulin Lispro → Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Pre-meal mean glucose

Insulin Lispro → Pre-meal mean glucose

Insulin Lispro → Pre-meal mean glucose

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

Time above 13.9 mmol/L

Insulin Lispro → Time above 13.9 mmol/L

Insulin Lispro → Time above 13.9 mmol/L

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

Time in range

Insulin Lispro → Time in range

Insulin Lispro → Time in range

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

Total daily insulin dose

Insulin Lispro → Total daily insulin dose

Insulin Lispro → Total daily insulin dose

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

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • URIL showed a 9.4% higher time in range compared to IL, p = 0.072.
  • Time spent in Level 1 hyperglycemia was 8.8% lower with URIL, p = 0.098.
  • Total daily insulin dose was similar between treatments, with a difference of 1.5 units, p = 0.050.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults and children with type 1 diabetes.
  • Individuals using closed-loop insulin delivery systems.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results were not statistically significant, indicating uncertainty in effectiveness.
  • The findings may not be applicable to all populations with type 1 diabetes.
  • Further studies are needed to confirm the long-term benefits of URIL.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Statistical significance was not achieved for most outcomes.
  • Sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • The study did not measure long-term outcomes or complications.

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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 Lispro and Insulin Resistance, Insulin Lispro and CGM Time in Range.

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

Questions answered by this study

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Does Insulin Lispro improve percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/l?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Insulin Lispro for Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/L

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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

Does Insulin Lispro improve pre-meal mean glucose?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Insulin Lispro for Pre-meal mean glucose.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Pre-meal mean glucose

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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

Does Insulin Lispro improve time above 13.9 mmol/l?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Insulin Lispro for Time above 13.9 mmol/L.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time above 13.9 mmol/L

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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

Does Insulin Lispro improve time in range?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Insulin Lispro for Time in range.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | 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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