#We don't have to wait any more Closed-loop systems: transforming the landscape

Abstract

Hybrid closed-loop systems are transforming the clinical management of T1DM. Large randomised controlled trials of hybrid closed-loop systems have demonstrated safety and efficacy, with significant improvements in glycaemic control compared to control therapy, and there are now several commercially approved hybrid closed-loop systems available in the UK. There is also a growing body of evidence demonstrating the quality of life benefits associated with hybrid closed-loop systems, both for users and also for parents/caregivers and other family members. We review the clinical evidence supporting currently available hybrid closed-loop systems in the UK and also new systems on the horizon. We discuss the emerging evidence for associated psychosocial benefits of hybrid closed-loop therapy. We also address future challenges around healthcare professional readiness to deliver closed-loop technology and ensuring equitable access across the UK.