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Ultra-rapid insulin shows comparable efficacy in hybrid closed-loop system

Last updated August 22, 2026

Key finding

Fiasp use resulted in a greater glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization [−59 ± 34 mg/dL vs −43 ± 31 mg/dL; P = .02].

This study analyzed the effects of ultra-rapid insulin in a hybrid closed-loop system, finding that Fiasp resulted in greater glucose reduction compared to insulin aspart.

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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 analyzed the effects of ultra-rapid insulin in a hybrid closed-loop system, finding that Fiasp resulted in greater glucose reduction compared to insulin aspart.

Clinical relevance

These findings are significant for diabetes management, particularly for patients using hybrid closed-loop systems. The greater glucose reduction observed with Fiasp could lead to improved glycemic control and potentially better health outcomes for individuals with diabetes, emphasizing the importance of selecting effective insulin therapies.

Keep in mind

Effectiveness of the interventions remains unclear due to mixed results. Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential for unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes.

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Chloë R, Charlotte B, Munachiso N, et al. The Use of Ultra-Rapid Insulin in a Hybrid Closed-Loop System: A Secondary Analysis. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2024;20(2):381-387. doi:10.1177/19322968241289963

Main Effects

Fiasp showed a mean glucose reduction of -59 ± 34 mg/dL compared to -43 ± 31 mg/dL for insulin aspart (P = .02).

Mean glucose on Boost initialization was 238 ± 62 mg/dL for Fiasp versus 218 ± 45 mg/dL for insulin aspart (P = .08).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Fiasp, Insulin Lispro, Insulin aspart, and 1 more and Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization, Mean glucose on Boost initialization.

Primary intervention

Fiasp

Primary outcomes

  • Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization
  • Mean glucose on Boost initialization

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 50

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Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 0 direct semantic evidence topics

Core evidence

Study findings

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Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

Fiasp → Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

Fiasp → Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

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
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Mean glucose on Boost initialization

Fiasp → Mean glucose on Boost initialization

Fiasp → Mean glucose on Boost initialization

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 reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

Insulin aspart → Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

Insulin aspart → Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

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

Mean glucose on Boost initialization

Insulin aspart → Mean glucose on Boost initialization

Insulin aspart → Mean glucose on Boost initialization

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 reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

Insulin Lispro → Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

Insulin Lispro → Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

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

Mean glucose on Boost initialization

Insulin Lispro → Mean glucose on Boost initialization

Insulin Lispro → Mean glucose on Boost initialization

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 reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

Lyumjev → Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

Lyumjev → Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

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

Mean glucose on Boost initialization

Lyumjev → Mean glucose on Boost initialization

Lyumjev → Mean glucose on Boost initialization

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

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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • Fiasp resulted in a 16 mg/dL greater glucose reduction compared to insulin aspart (P = .02).
  • Mean glucose levels at Boost initialization were higher with Fiasp by 20 mg/dL (P = .08).
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Individuals with diabetes using hybrid closed-loop systems.
  • Patients requiring rapid-acting insulin for glucose management.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to all diabetes populations.
  • Further studies are needed to confirm findings across diverse groups.
  • Statistical significance does not always imply clinical relevance.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Effectiveness of the interventions remains unclear due to mixed results.
  • Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • Potential for unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes.

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This study contributes to evidence on Fiasp and Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization, Fiasp and Mean glucose on Boost initialization.

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What evidence is available on Fiasp and glucose reduction 120 minutes after boost initialization?

Emerging Evidence

Fiasp appears to reduce glucose reduction 120 minutes after boost initialization.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

    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

What evidence is available on Insulin Lispro and glucose reduction 120 minutes after boost initialization?

Emerging Evidence

Insulin Lispro appears to reduce glucose reduction 120 minutes after boost initialization.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

    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

What evidence is available on Insulin aspart and glucose reduction 120 minutes after boost initialization?

Emerging Evidence

Insulin aspart appears to reduce glucose reduction 120 minutes after boost initialization.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

    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

What evidence is available on Lyumjev and glucose reduction 120 minutes after boost initialization?

Emerging Evidence

Lyumjev appears to reduce glucose reduction 120 minutes after boost initialization.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glucose reduction 120 minutes after Boost initialization

    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
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