Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
The difference in GMI between groups was 0.002% (95% confidence interval -0.251; 0.255).
This study compared the performance and patient satisfaction of the A7+TouchCare insulin patch pump with the Omnipod system, finding no significant differences in glucose management or satisfaction levels.
Quick read
The essential study design details in one scan.
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.
Plain-language summary
A plain-language read of the study’s main message and where it applies.
Study focus
This study compared the performance and patient satisfaction of the A7+TouchCare insulin patch pump with the Omnipod system, finding no significant differences in glucose management or satisfaction levels.
Understanding the performance of different insulin delivery systems is crucial for optimizing diabetes management. This study provides insights into patient preferences and effectiveness, which can guide healthcare providers in recommending suitable options for insulin therapy.
The effectiveness of the interventions remains unclear due to the small GMI difference. Patient satisfaction data lacks detailed quantitative measures. The sample size and demographic diversity were not specified.
Published in
Publication details and source links for this paper.
Coralie A, Vincent M, Jennifer A, et al. Performance and patient satisfaction of the A7+TouchCare insulin patch pump compared with the Omnipod system. PLOS ONE. 2023;18(8):e0289684. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0289684
The difference in GMI between the A7+TouchCare and Omnipod was 0.002%, indicating no significant change.
Patients reported high satisfaction levels with both insulin pump systems.
Evidence network
Understand where this research contributes within the broader evidence network.
This study contributes evidence to Insulin pump and Glucose management indicator (GMI), Overall satisfaction with insulin pump system.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Insulin pump
Primary outcomes
Evidence topics
Primary intervention
Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.
Editorial context
See why this paper is useful beyond its individual results.
Evidence network role
This section describes how the study fits into the current evidence network. It does not determine whether an intervention works on its own.
1
Related topics
2
Evidence pairs
245
Related studies
Evidence topic
Contributes evidence
Save studies and evidence pages, organize your personal Evidence Tracker, and keep the research you care about in one place.
Primary evidence
Evidence topic
matched_outcome
Core evidence
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Insulin pump → Glucose management indicator (GMI)
Insulin pump → Glucose management indicator (GMI)
Insulin pump → Overall satisfaction with insulin pump system
Insulin pump → Overall satisfaction with insulin pump system
Evidence Library
Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.
Evidence Library
Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.
Explore related studies, evidence collections, and research questions.
Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and Glucose management indicator (GMI), Insulin Delivery Systems and Overall satisfaction with insulin pump system.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
Devices & Technology
Devices & Technology
Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
All studies measuring Glucose management indicator (GMI)
Measures Glucose management indicator (GMI) as a key outcome.
All studies on Insulin Delivery Systems
Contributes to Insulin Delivery Systems evidence base.
All studies measuring Overall satisfaction with insulin pump system
Measures Overall satisfaction with insulin pump system as a key outcome.
Jump to pre-filtered views in Evidence Explorer.
1 results
1 results
1 results
1 results
1 results
Generated from the study's connected evidence using Evidence Intelligence™.
Insulin pump appears to improve Overall satisfaction with insulin pump system.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Overall satisfaction with insulin pump system
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | 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 Insulin pump for Glucose management indicator (GMI).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Glucose management indicator (GMI)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Next steps
Choose a next path through related evidence topics, Evidence Explorer views, and research summaries.
Open broader Evidence Explorer views for this relationship.
Read related research summaries.
Focused on evidence, not advertising.
Your data is always protected.
New studies added every day.
