Smart insulin system aims to tame Post-Meal blood sugar spikes

NCT ID NCT05528770

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Marc Breton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new feature for automated insulin delivery systems: a priming bolus that automatically delivers a small amount of insulin before a meal. The goal was to see if it helps keep blood sugar in a healthy range after eating. Fifteen adults with type 1 diabetes participated, comparing the system with and without the priming bolus feature.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Automated insulin delivery system with Bolus Priming System (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve blood sugar control after meals for people with type 1 diabetes, making automated insulin systems safer and more effective.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early-stage study with only 15 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the system might not work as well in real-world conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus

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TYPE 1 DIABETES

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Locations

University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology

Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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