Insulin pumps have become more advanced over the years and the current generation on the market are designed to reduce hypoglycaemia, and increase time spent in the desired range.
Hybrid closed loop systems are made up of an insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor and a maths program or algorithm. The algorithm collects data from both the insulin pump and the continuous glucose monitor and then triggers the insulin pump to adjust the insulin dose automatically in an effort to maintain target blood glucose levels. This is an exciting and rapidly advancing area of research.
Much of our research as part of the Artificial Pancreas Consortium focuses on the safety and the use of these emerging technologies.
Find out more about our technology research team and what they are working on here.
Current studies
Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop to Improve Glycaemic Control
We are looking for young people with type 1 diabetes with a HbA1c above 9% to be involved in our new Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop study.
Researchers want to see if using the Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop system will improve time in range and HbA1c in this group.
To be in this study, you need to be:
- Aged 12 – 25 years
- Using an insulin pump already
- Have your past two HbA1c above 9%
If you are interested in being involved and would like more information, please contact Julie Dart on 6456 4608 or julie.dart@health.wa.gov.au, or Dr Mary Abraham on 6456 5027 or mary.abraham@health.wa.gov.au.