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ArticleClinical diabetes and endocrinology2019

Using insulin pump with a remote-control system in young patients with diabetes improves glycemic control and enhances patient satisfaction.

Asma Deeb, Mariette Akle, Layla Abdulrahman, Hana Suwaidi, Samar Awad, Sareea Remeithi

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Asma Deeb1Paediatric Endocrinology Department, Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, P O Box, 2951 United Arab Emirates.
Mariette Akle1Paediatric Endocrinology Department, Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, P O Box, 2951 United Arab Emirates.
Layla Abdulrahman1Paediatric Endocrinology Department, Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, P O Box, 2951 United Arab Emirates.
Hana Suwaidi1Paediatric Endocrinology Department, Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, P O Box, 2951 United Arab Emirates.
Samar Awad2Paediatric Endocrinology Department, Shaikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Sareea Remeithi2Paediatric Endocrinology Department, Shaikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Abstract

backgroundInsulin delivery triggered by a remote control is an advanced feature offered by newer insulin pump systems. These remote-integrated pump systems might further improve glycemic control and patient satisfaction. This study aims at assessing the effects of advanced insulin pump system on patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

methodsThe prospective, observational study in two centers addressed patients on multiple daily injection (MDI) switching to an integrated pump system (primary: adolescents and young adults, secondary: school-children). Treatment and patient satisfaction parameters were recorded at baseline and at two visits at 12 and 24 weeks.

resultsThirty-eight patients were analyzed; primary

conclusionsSwitching young T1DM patients from MDI to a remote control-integrated pump system achieved a reductions in HbA1c and insulin dose. Positive attitude towards remote operating enhanced these effects. Patient satisfaction has markedly improved.

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Diabetes ketoacidosisInsulin pumpRemote controlSatisfaction

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PMID31183161
PMCPMC6555038

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