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ArticleJournal of diabetes science and technology2018

Unexpected Management Behaviors in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Using Sensor-Augmented Pump Therapy.

Mary Binsu Abraham, Kristine Heels, Jennifer A Nicholas, Carol Cole, Rebecca Gebert, Julie Klimek, Tracey Jopling, Geoffrey Ambler, Fergus Cameron, Elizabeth Davis and 2 more

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Article in Journal of diabetes science and technology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Mary Binsu Abraham1 Children's Diabetes Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-3628-1735
Kristine Heels4 Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia.
Jennifer A Nicholas1 Children's Diabetes Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Carol Cole1 Children's Diabetes Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Rebecca Gebert5 Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Julie Klimek4 Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia.
Tracey Jopling4 Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia.
Geoffrey Ambler4 Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia.
Fergus Cameron5 Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Elizabeth Davis1 Children's Diabetes Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Timothy W Jones1 Children's Diabetes Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
PLGM study group
The Kids Research Institute Australia · AUChildren's Hospital at Westmead · AURoyal Children's Hospital · AUThe University of Sydney · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundContinuous glucose monitoring can improve glycemic outcomes in individuals with type 1 diabetes. However, the constant exposure to real-time glucose levels can sometimes lead the individual to make some risky choices to address the glycemic excursions. Hence, the purpose of this study was to explore the aberrant management behaviors of youth with type 1 diabetes on sensor-augmented pump therapy (SAPT).

methodsParticipants in a clinical trial using SAPT on Medtronic MiniMed™ 640G pump who experienced deteriorating glycemic control or unexplained hypoglycemia were identified by the health care professional. The pump and/or sensor data uploaded to CareLink™ Therapy Management Software were reviewed in these participants.

resultsUncharacteristic management behaviors were identified in five adolescent males. Continuous exposure to high glucose levels resulted in obsessive behaviors displaying a perfectionistic attitude in two participants. Multiple boluses were delivered frequently as uneaten carbohydrates in participant 1 while participant 2 resorted to delivery of extra insulin by cannula fills. In contrast, participant 3 chose to remain hyperglycemic to avoid weight gain while participant 4 trusted the system and used sensor glucose readings for calibrations, with resultant deterioration in glycemic control in both participants. On the other hand, participant 5, due to mistrust in the pump suspend function, consumed carbohydrates with downward glucose trends with rebound hyperglycemia.

conclusionsConstant exposure to real-time data can lead to unsafe management responses in adolescents with the behavior influenced by trust or mistrust in the system. Adolescents should be empowered with problem-solving strategies for safe management.

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AdolescentBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1HumansInsulin Infusion SystemsMaleadolescencecontinuous glucose monitoringPredictive Low Glucose Managementsensor-augmented pump therapy

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PMID29332422
PMCPMC6154232
OpenAlexW2782658116

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