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13 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence-Driven Transformation of Pediatric Diabetes Care: A Systematic Review and Epistemic Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Self-Management Applications

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Metabolic Diseases Research Unit, National Medical Center “Siglo XXI”, Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), Av. Cuauhtémoc, 330, Col. Doctores, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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Endocrinology Department, National Institute of Pediatrics (INP), Av. Insurgentes Sur 3700, Mexico City 04530, Mexico
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These authors contributed equally to this work.
This article belongs to the Special Issue Complications of Type 1 Diabetes in Pediatric Age: Early Biomarkers and New Insights into Diagnosis and Prevention Strategies

Abstract

The limitations of conventional diabetes management are increasingly evident. As a result, both type 1 and 2 diabetes in pediatric populations have become major global health concerns. As new technologies emerge, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), they offer new opportunities to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, and patient self-management. A PRISMA-based systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and BIREME. The research covered studies published up to February 2025, where twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria. These studies examined machine learning algorithms, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), closed-loop insulin delivery systems, telemedicine platforms, and digital educational interventions. AI-driven interventions were consistently associated with reductions in HbA1c and extended time in range. Furthermore, they reported earlier detection of complications, personalized insulin dosing, and greater patient autonomy. Predictive models, including digital twins and self-learning neural networks, significantly improved diagnostic accuracy and early risk stratification. Digital health platforms enhanced treatment adherence. Nonetheless, the barriers included unequal access to technology and limited long-term clinical validation. Artificial intelligence is progressively reshaping pediatric diabetes care toward a predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory paradigm. Broader implementation will require rigorous multiethnic validation and robust ethical frameworks to ensure equitable deployment.

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