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New education program improves glycemic outcomes for insulin pump users

Last updated September 9, 2026

Key finding

between-group difference in change was 13.5% [95% CI: 4.0 to 22.9], p = 0.0064

This study evaluated a new education program for insulin pump users transitioning to a different pump. The program significantly improved time in range and psychosocial self-efficacy compared to usual care.

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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

Clinical relevance

Improving time in range and psychosocial self-efficacy is crucial for insulin pump users, as better blood sugar control can reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications. This study highlights the importance of tailored education programs in enhancing the management of diabetes, particularly during transitions to new devices.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size and demographics may limit generalizability. The effectiveness of the program was not assessed over a long-term period. Potential biases in self-reported measures could affect outcome accuracy.

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Karen R, Anette H, Anne GS, Nermin S, Ajenthen GR, Kirsten N. A new education program for insulin pump users transitioning to a different pump. Acta Diabetologica. 2024;62(1):87-94. doi:10.1007/s00592-024-02340-y

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Main Effects

The NP group had a 13.5% increase in mean TIR compared to UC (p = 0.0064).

Psychosocial self-efficacy improved significantly in the NP group.

HbA1c decreased significantly in the NP group.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to New Program (NP), Usual care and HbA1c, Psychosocial Self-Efficacy (DES-SF), Time in range.

This study contributes evidence to

Intervention

New Program (NP)

Outcome

HbA1c

Evidence topic

CGM Time in Range

Primary intervention

New Program (NP)

Primary outcomes

HbA1c
Psychosocial Self-Efficacy (DES-SF)
Time in range

Evidence topics

CGM Time in Range Glycemic Control HbA1c Reduction

Primary intervention

New Program (NP)

Primary outcomes

HbA1c Psychosocial Self-Efficacy (DES-SF)Time in range

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

Why it is useful

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

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

CGM Time in Range

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Related evidence

Evidence topic

Glycemic Control

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

HbA1c

New Program (NP) → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™

EvidenceScore™: Emerging; Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™: 100; Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™: unclear; Not enough independent studies

Based on 1 study

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Psychosocial Self-Efficacy (DES-SF)

New Program (NP) → Psychosocial Self-Efficacy (DES-SF)

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EvidenceScore™: Emerging; Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™: 100; Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™: unclear; Not enough independent studies

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Time in range

New Program (NP) → Time in range

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EvidenceScore™: Emerging; Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™: 100; Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™: unclear; Not enough independent studies

Based on 1 study

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HbA1c

Usual care → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™

EvidenceScore™: 86; Strong
ImpactScore™: 58; Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™: 92; consistent

Based on 13 studies

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Psychosocial Self-Efficacy (DES-SF)

Usual care → Psychosocial Self-Efficacy (DES-SF)

Evidence Intelligence™

EvidenceScore™: Emerging; Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™: 50; Neutral
ConsistencyScore™: unclear; Not enough independent studies

Based on 1 study

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Time in range

Usual care → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™

EvidenceScore™: 78; Strong
ImpactScore™: 50; Neutral
ConsistencyScore™: 100; consistent

Based on 3 studies

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Evidence Suggest

Mean TIR increased by 13.5% in the NP group (p = 0.0064).
Psychosocial self-efficacy improved significantly in the NP group.
HbA1c levels decreased significantly in the NP group.

Who this applies to

Adults transitioning to a different insulin pump.
Individuals with diabetes using insulin pumps.

Keep in Mind

Results may not apply to populations outside the study sample.
The study did not evaluate long-term effects of the education program.
Self-reported outcomes may introduce bias in the findings.

Between the Lines

The study's sample size and demographics may limit generalizability.
The effectiveness of the program was not assessed over a long-term period.
Potential biases in self-reported measures could affect outcome accuracy.

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This study contributes to evidence on Usual care and HbA1c, Usual care and CGM Time in Range.

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

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Detailed evidence

Usual care → HbA1c

Behavioral & Lifestyle

Evidence Intelligence™

EvidenceScore™: 86; Strong
ImpactScore™: 58; Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™: 92; consistent

Based on 13 studies

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Behavioral & Lifestyle

Detailed evidence

Usual care → CGM Time in Range

Behavioral & Lifestyle

Evidence Intelligence™

EvidenceScore™: 78; Strong
ImpactScore™: 50; Neutral
ConsistencyScore™: 100; consistent

Based on 3 studies

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HbA1c Evidence Hub

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13 studies

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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.

Usual care Evidence Hub

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13 studies

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Contributes to Usual care evidence base.

CGM Time in Range Evidence Hub

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3 studies

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Measures CGM Time in Range as a key outcome.

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Does Usual care lower HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Usual care may lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.8 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

Only one supporting study is available.

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Does Usual care improve time in range?

Strong Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Usual care for time in range.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

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Time in range
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

Only one supporting study is available.

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Does New Program (NP) lower HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

New Program (NP) appears to lower HbA1c.

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

Ranked evidence signals

1
HbA1c
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.

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Does New Program (NP) improve psychosocial self-efficacy (DES-SF)?

Emerging Evidence

New Program (NP) appears to improve psychosocial self-efficacy (DES-SF).

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

Ranked evidence signals

1
Psychosocial Self-Efficacy (DES-SF)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

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Only one supporting study is available.

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