Journal article
Real-world lived experience of older adults with type 1 diabetes after an automated insulin delivery trial
Erin Kubilay, Steven Trawley, Glenn M Ward, Spiros Fourlanos, Peter G Colman, Sybil A McAuley
Diabetic Medicine | Wiley | Published : 2024
DOI: 10.1111/dme.15264
Abstract
Aims: First-generation closed-loop automated insulin delivery improves glycaemia and psychosocial outcomes among older adults with type 1 diabetes in clinical trials. However, no study has previously assessed real-world lived experience of older adults using closed-loop therapy outside a trial environment. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with older adults who were pre-existing insulin pump users and previously completed the OldeR Adult Closed-Loop (ORACL) randomised trial. Interviews focused on perceptions of diabetes technology use, and factors influencing decisions regarding continuation. Results: Twenty-eight participants, mean age 70 years (SD 5), were interviewed at m..
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The authors thank the study participants and their families for their involvement in this project. The authors acknowledge support during the trial from investigators, research nurses, diabetes educators and dietitians at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Open access publishing facilitated by The University of Melbourne, as part of the Wiley - The University of Melbourne agreement via the Council of Australian University Librarians.