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AID improves glycaemia but worsens sleep in young T1D patients

Last updated July 11, 2026

Key finding

Sleep-related impairment improved more in the intervention group than in controls (MD = -4.7; 95% CI = -8.7, -0.8; p = 0.02).

The study evaluated the impact of automated insulin delivery on glycaemia and sleep in young people with type 1 diabetes, finding significant improvements in HbA1c but negative effects on sleep.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Extended (5–20+ y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

The study evaluated the impact of automated insulin delivery on glycaemia and sleep in young people with type 1 diabetes, finding significant improvements in HbA1c but negative effects on sleep.

Clinical relevance

These findings highlight the dual impact of automated insulin delivery systems, which can greatly enhance glycaemic control but may also compromise sleep quality. Clinicians should consider these trade-offs when recommending AID systems to young patients, as sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit generalizability. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled. The long-term effects of AID on sleep remain unclear.

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Venus RM, Alisa B, Jillian JH, et al. Automated Insulin Delivery Improves Glycaemia but Impacts Sleep in Young People with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetic Medicine. 2025;42(8):e70093. doi:10.1111/dme.70093

Main Effects

HbA1c levels improved by -34 mmol/mol in the AID group (p < 0.001).

Participants in the AID group experienced 21 more minutes awake after sleep onset (p = 0.04).

Sleep efficiency declined by 4.2 percentage points in the AID group (p = 0.03).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Hybrid closed-loop system and HbA1c, Improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires, Sleep efficiency, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Hybrid closed-loop system

Primary outcomes

  • HbA1c
  • Improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires
  • Sleep efficiency

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

180

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Primary evidence

Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and HbA1c

Related evidence

Evidence topic

HbA1c Reduction

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Intervention

Insulin Delivery Systems

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

HbA1c

Hybrid closed-loop system → HbA1c

Hybrid closed-loop system → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
87
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
74
Moderate
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires

Hybrid closed-loop system → Improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires

Hybrid closed-loop system → Improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Sleep efficiency

Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep efficiency

Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep efficiency

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
38
Slightly Negative
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Wake time after sleep onset in minutes

Hybrid closed-loop system → Wake time after sleep onset in minutes

Hybrid closed-loop system → Wake time after sleep onset in minutes

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
38
Slightly Negative
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • AID led to a significant reduction in HbA1c by -34 mmol/mol.
  • Participants using AID were awake 21 minutes longer after falling asleep.
  • Sleep efficiency decreased by 4.2 percentage points with AID.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Young individuals aged 12-25 with type 1 diabetes.
  • Patients currently using or considering automated insulin delivery systems.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to older populations or those with type 2 diabetes.
  • The impact on sleep may vary among individuals.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term effects of AID on sleep.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The study's sample size may limit generalizability.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.
  • The long-term effects of AID on sleep remain unclear.

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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 Delivery Systems and HbA1c, Insulin Delivery Systems and Sleep efficiency.

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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™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 74.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 6 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
6 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve sleep efficiency?

Moderate Evidence

Hybrid closed-loop system may worsen Sleep efficiency or be associated with harm.

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

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Sleep efficiency

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | weak negative | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

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

Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve wake time after sleep onset in minutes?

Moderate Evidence

Hybrid closed-loop system may worsen Wake time after sleep onset in minutes or be associated with harm.

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

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Wake time after sleep onset in minutes

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | weak negative | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

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

Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires?

Emerging Evidence

Hybrid closed-loop system appears to improve Improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | 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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