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A national survey on the efficacy and safety of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in patients with type 1 diabetes in Spain.

AIMS: To assess safety and benefits of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy in a cohort of type 1 diabetes patients in Spain.

METHODS: A web-based national registry was created by the Working Group of the Spanish Diabetes Association. All patients on CSII being followed at selected referral centers were included. A cross-sectional analysis was performed.

RESULTS: A total of 1275 patients were included. Data completion for patients on CSII was 67 ± 32%. Indications for treatment were suboptimal glycemic control (32%), high glucose variability (24%), preconception care (14%) and hypoglycemia (11%). In the patients on CSII for ≥1 year (n = 843, mean CSII duration of 5 years), HbA1c decreased by 5 mmol/mol (0.5%) in the whole population and by 8 mmol/mol (0.7%) in subjects with suboptimal glycemic control as CSII indication. Percentage of patients achieving HbA1c  ≤ 53 mmol/mol (7%) increased from 20% before CSII to 34% at the end of follow-up. Severe hypoglycemia decreased from 29% to 5%. The rate of discontinuation was 9.5%. HbA1c was lower in patients using bolus advisor and temporary basal rates.

CONCLUSIONS: CSII was associated with a sustained improvement in glycemic control and a reduction in severe hypoglycemia. The use of advanced CSII settings was related to better glycemic control.

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