- ImpactScore™
- 87
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- 74
- Moderate
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
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.
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Primary intervention
Hybrid closed-loop system
Primary outcomes
- HbA1c
- Improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires
- Sleep efficiency
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- Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Primary evidence
Evidence relationship
Insulin Delivery Systems and HbA1c
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HbA1c Reduction
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Insulin Delivery Systems
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Study findings
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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
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Sleep efficiency
Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep efficiency
Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep efficiency
- ImpactScore™
- 38
- Slightly Negative
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
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
- ImpactScore™
- 38
- Slightly Negative
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
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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 to
- Young individuals aged 12-25 with type 1 diabetes.
- Patients currently using or considering automated insulin delivery systems.
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
- 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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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and HbA1c, Insulin Delivery Systems and Sleep efficiency.
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Insulin Delivery Systems → HbA1c
Devices & Technology
- ImpactScore™
- 87
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- 74
- Moderate
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Insulin Delivery Systems → Sleep efficiency
Devices & Technology
- ImpactScore™
- 38
- Slightly Negative
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.
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Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve HbA1c?
Insulin Delivery Systems appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 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.
Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve sleep efficiency?
Hybrid closed-loop system may worsen Sleep efficiency or be associated with harm.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
- 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.
Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve wake time after sleep onset in minutes?
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.
Ranked evidence signals
- 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.
Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve improvement in sleep-related impairment measured by questionnaires?
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
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.
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