Research Summary
Analyzed using Evidence Intelligence™

Individualized Insulin Dosing Improves Glycemic Control in T1D

Last updated September 2, 2026

Key finding

No significant difference was found in the AUC of the PA and modified PA groups over the whole period (0-12 hours).

This study investigated the impact of additional insulin dosing for high fat/high energy density meals in adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, finding no significant differences in glucose control between the algorithms used.

Quick read

Study at a glance

The essential study design details in one scan.

EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.

Plain-language summary

What this paper says

A plain-language read of the study’s main message and where it applies.

Study focus

This study investigated the impact of additional insulin dosing for high fat/high energy density meals in adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, finding no significant differences in glucose control between the algorithms used.

Clinical relevance

Understanding how to manage blood sugar levels effectively in adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes is crucial, especially after high fat meals. This study highlights that current algorithms may not significantly improve glucose control, which can inform dietary and treatment strategies for better diabetes management.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short monitoring period may not capture long-term effects. Potential confounding factors not controlled for.

Published in

Journal Reference

Publication details and source links for this paper.

Yasemin AA, Günay D, Hafize &, Samim &, Şükran D, Damla G. The Effect of Additional Insulin Dosing for High Fat/High Energy Density Meals in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology. 2023;15(2):138-144. doi:10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2022.2022-8-10

Main Effects

No significant difference in AUC for carbohydrate counting between PA and modified PA groups.

50% of patients experienced hypoglycemia using the PA algorithm postprandially.

No hypoglycemic events occurred in patients using the modified PA algorithm.

Evidence network

How this study fits

Understand where this research contributes within the broader evidence network.

Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Carbohydrate Counting (CC), Modified Pańkowska Algorithm, Pańkowska Algorithm (PA) and Glucose iAUC (OGTT), Time in range, Number of hypoglycaemic episodes.

Primary intervention

Carbohydrate Counting (CC)

Primary outcomes

  • Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
  • Time in range
  • Number of hypoglycaemic episodes

Evidence relationships

Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.

6
Evidence pairs
6
Relationships
3
Evidence topics
contributes_evidence

Editorial context

Why this study matters

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.

Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

3

Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

714

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Add related evidence to your Evidence Tracker

Save studies and evidence pages, organize your personal Evidence Tracker, and keep the research you care about in one place.

Primary evidence

Evidence topic

Glycemic Control

matched_outcome

Related evidence

Evidence topic

Post-Meal and OGTT Glucose

Save evidence

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Carbohydrate Counting (CC) → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Carbohydrate Counting (CC) → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Time in range

Carbohydrate Counting (CC) → Time in range

Carbohydrate Counting (CC) → 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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Modified Pańkowska Algorithm → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Modified Pańkowska Algorithm → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Number of hypoglycaemic episodes

Modified Pańkowska Algorithm → Number of hypoglycaemic episodes

Modified Pańkowska Algorithm → Number of hypoglycaemic episodes

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Pańkowska Algorithm (PA) → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

Pańkowska Algorithm (PA) → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

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
Add to Evidence Tracker

Number of hypoglycaemic episodes

Pańkowska Algorithm (PA) → Number of hypoglycaemic episodes

Pańkowska Algorithm (PA) → Number of hypoglycaemic episodes

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
25
Negative
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Evidence Library

Build your evidence library

Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.

evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • No significant differences in AUC for PA and modified PA algorithms.
  • 50% of patients experienced hypoglycemia with the PA algorithm.
  • No hypoglycemic events with the modified PA algorithm.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adolescents aged 12-18 with Type 1 Diabetes.
  • Patients managing high fat/high energy density meals.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to adults or younger children.
  • Findings are specific to high fat/high energy meals.
  • Further research needed to explore long-term effects.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • Short monitoring period may not capture long-term effects.
  • Potential confounding factors not controlled for.

Evidence Library

Build your evidence library

Save research, organize studies, and quickly find important evidence again.

Connected Evidence

Explore related studies, evidence collections, and research questions.

Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Carbohydrate Counting (CC) and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose, Carbohydrate Counting (CC) and CGM Time in Range.

Related evidence relationships

Explore in Evidence Explorer

This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Questions answered by this study

Generated from the study's connected evidence using Evidence Intelligence™.

Does Modified Pańkowska Algorithm affect number of hypoglycaemic episodes?

Emerging Evidence

Modified Pańkowska Algorithm appears to affect number of hypoglycaemic episodes.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Number of hypoglycaemic episodes

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Carbohydrate Counting (CC) improve glucose iauc (OGTT)?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Carbohydrate Counting (CC) for glucose iauc (OGTT).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Carbohydrate Counting (CC) improve time in range?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Carbohydrate Counting (CC) for time in range.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    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.
1 supporting study

Does Modified Pańkowska Algorithm improve glucose iauc (OGTT)?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Modified Pańkowska Algorithm for glucose iauc (OGTT).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose iAUC (OGTT)

    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.
1 supporting study
Learn how Evidence Intelligence™ works

Next steps

Continue your research

Choose a next path through related evidence topics, Evidence Explorer views, and research summaries.

No ads. No tracking.

Focused on evidence, not advertising.

Secure & private

Your data is always protected.

Always up to date

New studies added every day.