Diabetes Technology and the Human Factor

Psychosocial Assessment of Artificial Pancreas (AP): Commentary and Review of Existing Measures and Their Applicability in AP Research

“…Liberman et al 25 presented a review of recently published articles (within the last year) on issues affecting the ''human factor,'' including decreased adherence, lack of motivation, and low QoL. Eleven articles were included, each summarized and commented on by the review authors.…”

Impact of targeted education on managing warning and error signals by children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes using the Accu-Chek Combo Insulin Pump System

“…Insulin pump therapy has become a popular method for insulin delivery in young people with diabetes [ 2 , 3 ]. However, this therapy involves mastering many functions that some families find difficult [ 4 ]. Adapting a multidisciplinary approach, intensifying education, and establishing close follow-up can result in alleviating these difficulties [ 7 ].…”

“…Insulin pumps are equipped with various advanced functions for insulin delivery. However, despite the advances seen in diabetes treatment, the technology has not been as well established as expected, and a specific group of patients has found its application difficult [ 4 ]. Accordingly, proper education and understanding are crucial.…”

Closed-loop control for pediatric Type 1 diabetes mellitus

“…Other studies do not consistently demonstrate that the use of CSII alone improves HbA1c when compared with MDI in children [16]. In one study, utilizing a CGM decreased the amount of time spent in hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in adults 25 years and older and a decreased amount of time spent in hypoglycemia in [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] year olds but it failed to show a substantial change in 8-14 year olds. Additionally, CGM use tended to decrease over time in both the 8-14 year olds and 15-24 year old age groups from 7 days/week to 3.3 and 3.7 days/week respectively after 6 months [17].…”