Assessment of the Efficacy of the Artificial Pancreas Combined With a Qualitative Meal Size Estimation to Control Postprandial Glucose Levels

Summary

Postprandial glycemic excursions are major determinants of overall glycemic control in type 1 diabetes. Carbohydrate content of ingested meals is the main determinant of post-meal glucose excursion. Accurate carbohydrate counting is a critical aspect of managing postprandial blood glucose levels. accurate carbohydrate counting is considered by patients as a significant burden and frustrating task. The closed-loop system (CLS) is composed of three components: glucose sensor to read glucose levels, insulin pump to infuse insulin and a dosing mathematical algorithm to decide on the required insulin dosages based on the sensor's readings. The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of two strategies to regulate glucose levels in outpatient settings in adults with type 1 diabetes: 1) single-hormone CLS with rapid acting insulin analogue combined with carbohydrate counting; 2) single-hormone CLS with rapid acting insulin analogue combined with simplified qualitative meal-size estimation. A sub-study will also be proposed to participants. Postprandial exercise combines two situations complicating CLS operation: a high plasma insulin due to insulin on-board related to meal boluses and rapid blood glucose changes (postprandial blood glucose excursion and then drop during exercise) making input from the glucose sensor less accurate. The objective of this sub-study will be to explore the safety and efficacy of the CLS using the combined strategy of pre-meal exercise announcement and meal bolus reduction of 33% when exercise is performed 1 hour compared to 2 hours post meal time.

Timeline

Start

2020-07-10

Primary completion

2021-11-27

Completion

2021-12-14

Publications

• Myette-Cote E, Molveau J, Wu Z, Raffray M, Devaux M, Tagougui S, Rabasa-Lhoret R. A Randomized Crossover Pilot Study Evaluating Glucose Control During Exercise Initiated 1 or 2 h After a Meal in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Treated with an Automated Insulin Delivery System. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2023 Feb;25(2):122-130. doi: 10.1089/dia.2022.0338. Epub 2022 Dec 6.

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