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Review
. 2024 Oct;67(10):2075-2084.
doi: 10.1007/s00125-024-06218-0. Epub 2024 Jul 12.

Use of diabetes technology in children

Melissa J Schoelwer  1 , Mark D DeBoer  1 , Marc D Breton  2
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Review

Use of diabetes technology in children

Melissa J Schoelwer et al. Diabetologia. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

Children with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers face numerous challenges navigating the unpredictability of this complex disease. Although the burden of managing diabetes remains significant, new technology has eased some of the load and allowed children with type 1 diabetes to achieve tighter glycaemic management without fear of excess hypoglycaemia. Continuous glucose monitor use alone improves outcomes and is considered standard of care for paediatric type 1 diabetes management. Similarly, automated insulin delivery (AID) systems have proven to be safe and effective for children as young as 2 years of age. AID use improves not only blood glucose levels but also quality of life for children with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers and should be strongly considered for all youth with type 1 diabetes if available and affordable. Here, we review key data on the use of diabetes technology in the paediatric population and discuss management issues unique to children and adolescents.

Keywords: Automated insulin delivery; Continuous glucose monitoring; Diabetes technology; Medical technology; Paediatric care; Review; Type 1 diabetes.

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