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Closed-loop therapy enhances glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.

Last updated July 11, 2026

Key finding

Mean difference was 15.0 percentage points (interquartile range 8.0–22.0; P < 0.001).

This study compared closed-loop therapy with CSII + CGM in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding that closed-loop therapy significantly improved glycemic control.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study compared closed-loop therapy with CSII + CGM in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding that closed-loop therapy significantly improved glycemic control.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control is crucial for individuals with type 2 diabetes, as it can reduce the risk of complications associated with the disease. This study suggests that closed-loop therapy may offer a more effective management strategy, potentially leading to better long-term health outcomes for patients.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability. Effectiveness of closed-loop therapy was not fully established due to unclear evidence ratings. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled in the study design.

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Anne-Laure B, Sandrine L, Christine W, et al. Closed-loop therapy improved glycemic control more than did CSII + CGM in people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2024;47(10):1778-1786. doi:10.2337/dc24-0623

Main Effects

Closed-loop therapy increased percentage time in range (TIR) to 76.0% compared to 61.0% for CSII + CGM.

Mean sensor glucose decreased by 13.2 mg/dL during closed-loop therapy.

Time above range (TAR) decreased to 24.0% during closed-loop therapy versus 38.0% during CSII + CGM.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, Hybrid closed-loop system and Time in range, Glucose variability, Mean sensor glucose, and 3 more.

Primary intervention

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

Primary outcomes

  • Time in range
  • Glucose variability
  • Mean sensor glucose

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
2
Evidence topics
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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 65

2

Related topics

7

Evidence pairs

537

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

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Primary evidence

Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and CGM Time in Range

Related evidence

Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and Glucose Variability

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Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and Insulin Resistance

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Time in range

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion → Time in range

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion → 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
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Glucose variability

Hybrid closed-loop system → Glucose variability

Hybrid closed-loop system → Glucose variability

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
63
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 4 studies
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Mean sensor glucose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Mean sensor glucose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Mean sensor glucose

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

Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep fragmentation index

Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep fragmentation index

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

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time above range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time above range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
78
Strong
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Time in range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time in range

Hybrid closed-loop system → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
88
Strong
ImpactScore™
79
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
69
generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 17 studies
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Total daily insulin dose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Total daily insulin dose

Hybrid closed-loop system → Total daily insulin dose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
79
Strong
ImpactScore™
42
Slightly Negative
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • Closed-loop therapy improved TIR by 15 percentage points (p=0.001).
  • Mean sensor glucose decreased by 13.2 mg/dL (p=0.002).
  • TAR decreased by 15 percentage points (p=0.001) during closed-loop therapy.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes managing their condition with insulin.
  • Individuals seeking improved glycemic control through advanced therapy options.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to younger populations or those with type 1 diabetes.
  • The study did not assess long-term effects of closed-loop therapy.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings across diverse populations.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The study's sample size and demographic diversity may limit generalizability.
  • Effectiveness of closed-loop therapy was not fully established due to unclear evidence ratings.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled in the study design.

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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 CGM Time in Range, Insulin Delivery Systems and Glucose Variability.

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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 Delivery Systems improve cgm time in range?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may improve CGM Time in Range.

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

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 87.9 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

  2. 2

    Time above range

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.3 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
27 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve glucose variability?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Glucose Variability.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose variability

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

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

Limitations

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

Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve insulin resistance?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may worsen Insulin Resistance or be associated with harm.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Total daily insulin dose

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.6 | weak negative | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
3 supporting studiesUpdated: Aug 2026

Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve mean sensor glucose?

Emerging Evidence

Hybrid closed-loop system appears to improve Mean sensor glucose.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Mean sensor glucose

    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: Aug 2026
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