Closed-loop insulin delivery system ('artificial pancreas') for management of hypoglycaemia in type 1 diabetics
Ellery B, Mundy L, Hiller JE
Record ID 32010001670
English
Authors' recommendations:
Most of the identified sources have shown at least some improvement in overall management of blood glucose associated with closed-loop insulin delivery. However, outcomes in terms of hypoglycaemia were not consistent. One study provided relatively tenuous evidence for improved hypoglycaemic control with closed-loop (Hovorka et al 2010), one indicated a marked statistical difference between groups for hypoglycaemia despite small sample size (Clarke et al 2009), and the remaining studies did not show differences in hypoglycaemia outcomes.The modest levels of evidence demonstrate the potential for further development and accessibility of closed-loop insulin delivery. However, HealthPACT have concerns about the reliability of the sensor components and therefore wish to monitor the technology, which will be reviewed in 24 months time.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2010
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Insulin
- Insulin Infusion Systems
- Pancreas, Artificial
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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