Endocrine Abstracts

Hybrid closed-loop systems for managing type 1 diabetes are now available and rapidly being integrated into routine clinical practice. Insulin delivery is automated in a closed-loop system via an algorithm that uses CGM data to direct insulin delivery via an insulin pump, but users need to carbohydrate count and give pre-prandial insulin to achieve optimal outcomes. Understanding the principals of closed-loop insulin delivery, and how it differs from traditional insulin pump t...