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Semaglutide improves glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

Last updated July 12, 2026

Key finding

Semaglutide increased time in the target range by a mean 4.8 percentage points (P = 0.006).

This study evaluated the effects of semaglutide on glycemic control in adults with Type 1 diabetes using automated insulin delivery. Semaglutide improved the percentage of time spent in the target glucose range significantly.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effects of semaglutide on glycemic control in adults with Type 1 diabetes using automated insulin delivery. Semaglutide improved the percentage of time spent in the target glucose range significantly.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control is crucial for individuals with Type 1 diabetes, as it can reduce the risk of long-term complications. The significant increase in time spent in the target glucose range with semaglutide suggests it could be a valuable addition to diabetes management strategies, potentially enhancing quality of life and reducing diabetes-related health risks.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size and diversity were not specified. The long-term effects of semaglutide were not assessed. Results may not be generalizable to all populations with Type 1 diabetes.

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Melissa-Rosina P, Michael AT, Alessandra K, Wedyan A, Adnan J, Ahmad H. Semaglutide Improves Glycemic Control with Automated Insulin Delivery in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Nature Medicine. 2025;31(4):1239-1245. doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03463-z

Main Effects

Semaglutide increased time in the target glucose range by a mean of 4.8 percentage points (P = 0.006).

No significant difference in percentage of time spent in target glucose range between groups (P = 0.19).

No increase in time spent below 3.9 mmol/l (P = 0.19).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Semaglutide and Episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis without acidosis, Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L, Time in range, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Semaglutide

Primary outcomes

  • Episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis without acidosis
  • Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L
  • Time in range

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

221

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

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Contributes evidence

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Primary evidence

Evidence relationship

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and CGM Time in Range

Related evidence

Evidence topic

Glycemic Control

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Evidence topic

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis without acidosis

Semaglutide → Episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis without acidosis

Semaglutide → Episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis without acidosis

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
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Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L

Semaglutide → Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L

Semaglutide → Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L

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
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Time in range

Semaglutide → Time in range

Semaglutide → Time in range

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Time spent below 3.0 mmol/L

Semaglutide → Time spent below 3.0 mmol/L

Semaglutide → Time spent below 3.0 mmol/L

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
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • Semaglutide improved time in target glucose range by 4.8 percentage points (P = 0.006).
  • No significant changes in time spent below critical glucose levels.
  • Two episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis were reported.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
  • Individuals using automated insulin delivery systems.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • The study did not report on long-term outcomes of semaglutide use.
  • Findings may not apply to younger populations or those with different diabetes management strategies.
  • Further research is needed to confirm these results in larger, more diverse populations.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The study's sample size and diversity were not specified.
  • The long-term effects of semaglutide were not assessed.
  • Results may not be generalizable to all populations with Type 1 diabetes.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and CGM Time in Range, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis without acidosis.

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Questions answered by this study

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Does GLP-1 Receptor Agonists improve cgm time in range?

Moderate Evidence

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve CGM Time in Range.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

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

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
4 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Semaglutide improve episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis without acidosis?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Semaglutide for Episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis without acidosis.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Episodes of recurrent euglycemic ketosis without acidosis

    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

Does Semaglutide improve percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/l?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Semaglutide for Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Percentage of time spent with sensor glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L

    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

Does Semaglutide improve time spent below 3.0 mmol/l?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Semaglutide for Time spent below 3.0 mmol/L.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time spent below 3.0 mmol/L

    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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