Closed-loop insulin systems 'reduce hypoglycaemia'
By Tom Moberly, 08 February 2010
Closed-loop insulin delivery systems can reduce night-time hypoglycaemia in children and adolescents with type-1 diabetes, research published in The Lancet suggests.
Researchers from Addenbroke's Hospital, Cambridge, examined the use of continuous glucose monitoring in combination with insulin pumps (dubbed ‘artificial pancreas' systems).
They measured blood glucose levels over 54 nights in 17 children and teenagers with type-1 diabetes aged 5-18 years.
The study included nights after large meals and after exercise, both of which can be challenging to manage.
Participants using closed-loop systems maintained blood glucose levels in the normal range 60% of the time, compared with 40% for those using standard insulin pumps.
Quick links
- Related Drug Categories
- Insulins
Additional Information
Latest jobs Jobs web feed
- Salaried GP The Practice plc £75-85k FTE +NHS pension, Ely or Leicester
- Regional Clinical Leads The Practice plc Salary £95-105k FTE + NHS pension, Leicester or Sheffield
- Salaried/Lead GPs Malling Health Competitive, role dependant, NHS Pension and defence fees reimbursed, Nationwide
- Newly qualified GP's dr-locums £70 an hour plus, Nationwide
- Full Time Partner (9 sessions) Charnwood Community Medical Group Equal share partner, Loughborough, LEICS
- Locum GP Meddoc Locums £600-£800 A day, London & Essex
Most read
- Health secretary says GPs have 'ethical duty' to save NHS costs
- GPs face 'outcomes targets overload', patient group warns
- LMCs Conference 2012 - Live Blog
- QOF errors trigger £1,000 top ups and clawbacks
- Women to be screened later for cervical cancer in Scotland and Wales
- LMCs conference 2012 - Full coverage
Most commented
MIMS Drug Search
Possible searches include drugs (by brand, generic ingredient or drug class), diseases and more.
