Diabetes technology

Real-World Safety and Effectiveness of U200 Insulin Use in Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Adolescents and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes Technol TherPublished Retrospective cohort study

Authors' conclusion

These data suggest that U200-AID is a viable option for individuals with T1D and high insulin requirements.

Study context

Population
And young adults (AYAs) with T1D and high insulin requirements initiating use in AID (U200-AID) (age 15.4 years, T1D duration 5.5 years, HbA1c 8.5%)
Participants
50 participants
Exposure
Post- vs pre-U200 concentrated insulin use in automated insulin delivery (AID)
Outcome
TIR (70-180 mg/dL)
Methodological detailstwo-center, pre-/post-U200-AID
  • Two-center
  • pre-/post-U200-AID

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

P = 0.012

Observational data: associations, not effects.

Further findings

Days between cartridge changes · increased

P < 0.001

Total daily insulin dose · increased

P < 0.001

TBR (<70 mg/dL)

Did not change significantly

Safety

Severe hypoglycemia or DKA · median follow-up 290 days (IQR 227, 476)

No severe hypoglycemia or DKA occurred

Original publication

Real-World Safety and Effectiveness of U200 Insulin Use in Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Adolescents and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. Published 18 July 2025. doi:10.1177/15209156251359167

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