Patch pump vs. shots: can a smart insulin device tame Steroid-Related blood sugar spikes?
NCT ID NCT07652528
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a wearable insulin patch pump, guided by a continuous glucose monitor, can better control high blood sugar caused by high-dose steroids in people with sudden hearing loss and diabetes or prediabetes. About 44 participants will be randomly assigned to either the patch pump or standard insulin injections. The goal is to see which method keeps blood sugar in a safer range during the 9-day steroid treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Insulin patch pump (CareLevo) and insulin glargine (Lantus) injections
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a patch pump is a better way to manage temporary high blood sugar caused by steroids in people with hearing loss and diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The pump is new and may have technical issues or not work better than standard injections.
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