Insulin pump therapy, pre-pump HbA1c and metabolic improvement in children wi…

Indications for insulin pump therapy (IPT) in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are relatively non-specific and therefore subject to provider discretion. Health professionals’ perceptions of which people will have difficulty with IPT, e.g., those with higher HbA1c, may not be correct. This study examined the effect of IPT on HbA1c, and the role of pre-pump HbA1c on this effect. Methods:…