Last updated July 11, 2026
Key finding
Diabetes distress decreased significantly (p < 0.0001).
This study evaluated the psychosocial outcomes of caregivers using the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System for young children with Type 1 Diabetes, finding significant improvements in several areas.
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Long-Term (1–5 y)
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This study evaluated the psychosocial outcomes of caregivers using the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System for young children with Type 1 Diabetes, finding significant improvements in several areas.
These findings highlight the importance of effective diabetes management tools not only for patients but also for their caregivers. Improved psychosocial outcomes can lead to better overall family dynamics and health management, emphasizing the need for supportive technologies in diabetes care.
The study design was non-randomized, which may introduce bias. Results may not be generalizable to all caregivers of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Effectiveness measures were unclear for some outcomes.
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Sarah AM, Korey KH, William HP, et al. Psychosocial Outcomes Following Use of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System in Caregivers of Very Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes, obesity & metabolism. 2024;26(12):5569-5579. doi:10.1111/dom.15906
Diabetes distress decreased significantly by 9.4 points (p < 0.0001).
Well-being improved significantly by 9.1 points (p < 0.0001).
Insulin delivery satisfaction improved significantly by 0.45 points (p < 0.0001).
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This study contributes evidence to Hybrid closed-loop system and Diabetes distress scores, Hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the Hypoglycemia Confidence Scale, Improvement in Well-Being, and 3 more.
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The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Hybrid closed-loop system → Diabetes distress scores
Hybrid closed-loop system → Diabetes distress scores
Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the Hypoglycemia Confidence Scale
Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the Hypoglycemia Confidence Scale
Hybrid closed-loop system → Improvement in Well-Being
Hybrid closed-loop system → Improvement in Well-Being
Hybrid closed-loop system → Insulin delivery satisfaction
Hybrid closed-loop system → Insulin delivery satisfaction
Hybrid closed-loop system → System Usability Scale (SUS) score
Hybrid closed-loop system → System Usability Scale (SUS) score
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This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and Diabetes Distress Measures, Insulin Delivery Systems and Quality of Life Outcomes.
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Insulin Delivery Systems may improve quality of life outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Sleep quality
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Insulin Delivery Systems may improve diabetes distress measures.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Diabetes distress scores
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 5 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Insulin Delivery Systems appears to improve digital usability and experience.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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System Usability Scale (SUS) score
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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Hybrid closed-loop system may improve improvement in well-being.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Improvement in Well-Being
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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