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Omnipod 5 AID System Improves Caregiver Well-Being

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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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 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.

Clinical relevance

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.

Keep in mind

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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Journal Reference

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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

Main Effects

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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Evidence Context

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.

Primary intervention

Hybrid closed-loop system

Primary outcomes

  • Diabetes distress scores
  • Hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the Hypoglycemia Confidence Scale
  • Improvement in Well-Being

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 60

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Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

79

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Primary evidence

Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and Quality of Life Outcomes

Related evidence

Evidence relationship

Insulin Delivery Systems and Digital Usability and Experience

Follow evidence

Evidence topic

Diabetes Technology

Follow evidence

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Diabetes distress scores

Hybrid closed-loop system → Diabetes distress scores

Hybrid closed-loop system → Diabetes distress scores

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the Hypoglycemia Confidence Scale

Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the Hypoglycemia Confidence Scale

Hybrid closed-loop system → Hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the Hypoglycemia Confidence Scale

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Improvement in Well-Being

Hybrid closed-loop system → Improvement in Well-Being

Hybrid closed-loop system → Improvement in Well-Being

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

Hybrid closed-loop system → Insulin delivery satisfaction

Hybrid closed-loop system → Insulin delivery satisfaction

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
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 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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System Usability Scale (SUS) score

Hybrid closed-loop system → System Usability Scale (SUS) score

Hybrid closed-loop system → System Usability Scale (SUS) score

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

Evidence Suggest

  • Diabetes distress decreased significantly (p < 0.0001).
  • Well-being improved significantly (p < 0.0001).
  • System usability improved significantly (p < 0.0001).
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Caregivers of very young children with Type 1 Diabetes.
  • Individuals using the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • The study's non-randomized design may limit the strength of conclusions.
  • Findings are specific to the Omnipod 5 system and may not apply to other devices.
  • Long-term effects of the intervention were not assessed.
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  • 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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Connected Evidence

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Insulin Delivery Systems and Quality of Life Outcomes, Insulin Delivery Systems and Diabetes distress scores.

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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 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 Insulin Delivery Systems improve digital usability and experience?

Emerging Evidence

Insulin Delivery Systems appears to improve Digital Usability and Experience.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    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.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Hybrid closed-loop system improve diabetes distress scores?

Emerging Evidence

Hybrid closed-loop system appears to improve Diabetes distress scores.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetes distress scores

    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: Jul 2026

Does Hybrid closed-loop system affect hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the hypoglycemia confidence scale?

Emerging Evidence

Hybrid closed-loop system appears to improve Hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the Hypoglycemia Confidence Scale.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Hypoglycaemia confidence measured by the Hypoglycemia Confidence Scale

    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: Jul 2026
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