Continuous Glucose Sensing at the Site of Subcutaneous Insulin Administration

The treatment of type 1 diabetes usually comprises the measurement of glucose in blood obtained by finger pricking and the administration of insulin via subcutaneous bolus injection or continuous subcutaneous infusion.

This study seeks to test a new treatment approach where glucose sensing and insulin administration are combined and performed at a single subcutaneous tissue site (single-port treatment approach). A single-port device consisting of a continuous glucose sensor and an insulin infusion cannula is inserted into the subcutaneous tissue of 10 type-1 diabetes patients and used for insulin infusion and simultaneous glucose sensing over a 7-day period. The performance of the single-port device is assessed by comparing the obtained glucose readings with those of a blood glucose meter and an additionally worn control sensor.

Inclusion criteria

• 18 to 65 years of age, both inclusive
• Type 1 diabetes treated with Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII)
• HbA1C < 10%
• Signed informed consent before any study-related activities

Exclusion criteria

• Severe acute diseases
• Clinically overt diabetic complications
• Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or co-operation
• Taking of any vasoactive substances or anticoagulation medication
• Diseases of the skin which could interfere with application of the catheters and Sensors as judged by the investigator
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding, intention of becoming pregnant or not using adequate contraception.
• Increased tendency towards development of hypoglycaemia
• Any disease or condition which the investigator or treating physician feels would interfere with the trial or the safety of the subject
• Concurrent participation in another study