Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion vs multiple daily injections in children with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion vs multiple daily injections in children with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 14, Issue 4

E. Pankowska, M. Blazik, P. Dziechciarz, A. Szypowska and H. Szajewska,Pediatric Diabetes,2009,Vol. 10,pp. 52-58,

This review concluded that in the short-term (up to 12 months), continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (insulin pump) provided better control of type 1 diabetes than did multiple daily injections. As the authors stated, the limitations of the evidence, particularly the small numbers of trials and participants included, suggest that this conclusion should be treated with caution.