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Closed-loop therapy may improve sleep quality in young people with T1D

Last updated July 11, 2026

Key finding

Sleep duration did not differ significantly between groups (7.9 hours vs 7.8 hours, p=0.89).

This study evaluated the impact of hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery on sleep in young people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and their parents, finding no significant differences in sleep outcomes compared to standard care.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the impact of hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery on sleep in young people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and their parents, finding no significant differences in sleep outcomes compared to standard care.

Clinical relevance

Understanding the effects of diabetes management strategies on sleep is crucial, as sleep quality can impact overall health and diabetes control. This study highlights that while hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery is a promising technology, it may not provide additional benefits for sleep quality in this population, suggesting the need for further research into optimizing diabetes care.

Keep in mind

The study may have limited generalizability due to a specific population. Sample size and power calculations were not detailed. Outcomes were primarily subjective and reliant on self-reported measures.

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Juan JM, Eleanor MS, Charlotte KB, et al. Closed-Loop Therapy and Sleep in Young People Newly Diagnosed With T1D and Their Parents. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2024;20(2):335-341. doi:10.1177/19322968241286816

Main Effects

Sleep duration at 6 months showed no significant difference (7.9 hours vs 7.8 hours, p=0.89).

Sleep efficiency at 6 months was similar (84.0% vs 83.0%, p=0.50).

Wake after sleep onset at 6 months did not differ significantly (36.5 minutes vs 35.5 minutes, p=0.73).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Hybrid closed-loop system and Average number of awakenings at 24 months, Average number of awakenings at 6 months, Average sleep duration at 24 months, and 6 more.

Primary intervention

Hybrid closed-loop system

Primary outcomes

  • Average number of awakenings at 24 months
  • Average number of awakenings at 6 months
  • Average sleep duration at 24 months

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 50

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Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 9 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 0 direct semantic evidence topics

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Primary evidence

Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and Quality of Life Outcomes

Related evidence

Intervention

Insulin Delivery Systems

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Outcome

Quality of Life Outcomes

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Study findings

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Average number of awakenings at 24 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average number of awakenings at 24 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average number of awakenings at 24 months

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Average number of awakenings at 6 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average number of awakenings at 6 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average number of awakenings at 6 months

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Average sleep duration at 24 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average sleep duration at 24 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average sleep duration at 24 months

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Average sleep duration at 6 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average sleep duration at 6 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average sleep duration at 6 months

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Average sleep latency at 24 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average sleep latency at 24 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average sleep latency at 24 months

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Average sleep latency at 6 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average sleep latency at 6 months

Hybrid closed-loop system → Average sleep latency at 6 months

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
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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Sleep quality

Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep quality

Hybrid closed-loop system → Sleep quality

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
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

  • No significant change in sleep duration at 6 months (0.1 hours, p=0.89).
  • Sleep efficiency remained similar between groups (1%, p=0.50).
  • Wake after sleep onset did not significantly differ (1 minute, p=0.73).
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Young people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
  • Parents of children with type 1 diabetes.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to older populations or those with long-standing diabetes.
  • The study focused on short-term outcomes; long-term effects remain unclear.
  • Self-reported sleep measures may introduce bias in the findings.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The study may have limited generalizability due to a specific population.
  • Sample size and power calculations were not detailed.
  • Outcomes were primarily subjective and reliant on self-reported measures.

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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and Sleep efficiency, Insulin Delivery Systems and Quality of Life Outcomes.

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Does Insulin Delivery Systems improve quality of life outcomes?

Strong Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems may improve Quality of Life Outcomes.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Sleep quality

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
4 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 average number of awakenings at 24 months?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Hybrid closed-loop system for Average number of awakenings at 24 months.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Average number of awakenings at 24 months

    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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