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Trial reportActa diabetologica2025

A new approach in insulin pump education improves glycemic outcomes: a randomized controlled trial.

Karen Rytter, Anette Hougaard, Anne Grynnerup Skouboe, Nermin Serifovski, Ajenthen Gayathri Ranjan, Kirsten Nørgaard

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Trial report in Acta diabetologica, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Karen RytterCopenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, Herlev, DK-2730, Denmark. karen.rytter@regionh.dk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5700-5599
Anette HougaardCopenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, Herlev, DK-2730, Denmark.
Anne Grynnerup SkouboeCopenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, Herlev, DK-2730, Denmark.
Nermin SerifovskiCopenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, Herlev, DK-2730, Denmark.
Ajenthen Gayathri RanjanDepartment of Clinical and Translational Research, Copenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, Herlev, DK-2730, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2253-6071
Kirsten NørgaardCopenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, Herlev, DK-2730, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1620-8271

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsTo address the scarcity of continued education for insulin pump users, we developed and evaluated a new program (NP) for individuals transitioning to a different insulin pump.

methodsIn a randomized, controlled 3-month study, adults with type 1 diabetes and suboptimal HbA1c received either NP or usual care program (UC). The NP was designed in collaboration with representatives of the target group and incorporated technical training, case-based learning, and peer experience sharing - encompassing two group sessions, and two follow-up telephone calls. The UC included a single training session led by the pump company with hotline assistance (clinic) but no structured follow-up. The primary endpoint was the difference in time in range (TIR) (70-180 mg/dL (3.9-10.0 mmol/L)), measured by continuous glucose monitoring from baseline to 3 months post-course. Psychosocial self-efficacy was measured by the Diabetes Empowerment Scale (DES-SF).

resultsThirty-nine participants (median age 43, 74% female) were included. Mean TIR increased significantly in the NP group and remained unchanged in the UC group (between-group difference in change was 13.5% [95% CI: 4.0 to 22.9], p = 0.0064). Psychosocial self-efficacy improved and HbA1c decreased only significantly in the NP group.

conclusionsApplying a novel education program at pump transition significantly improved glycemic outcomes and self-efficacy.

Indexed as

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1Insulin Infusion SystemsPatient Education as TopicAdultBlood GlucoseBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringFemaleGlycated HemoglobinGlycemic ControlHumansHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinMaleMiddle AgedSelf EfficacyBlood GlucoseGlycated HemoglobinHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinDiabetes self-managementEducationEmpowermentInsulin pumpTime in rangesType 1 diabetes

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PMID39172172
PMCPMC11772455

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