Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: From Real-World Evidence to Future Perspectives
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Endocrinology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editors
Interests: type 1 diabetes; pediatrics; children; allergy
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Interests: type 1 diabetes; mellitus pediatrics; diabetes technology; diabetes epidemiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems represent a major advancement in the management of type 1 diabetes. Over the past decade, technological innovations have evolved from predictive low-glucose suspend systems to advanced hybrid closed-loop algorithms, significantly improving glycemic control and quality of life in children and adolescents. Despite regulatory approvals and clinical trial success, real-world adoption, psychological implications, predictors of therapeutic success, and long-term outcomes in the pediatric population remain areas of active investigation and clinical relevance.
The goal of this Special Issue is to offer an up-to-date, multidisciplinary overview of AID systems in the pediatric type 1 diabetes population. By focusing on both clinical and psychosocial dimensions, the issue aims to critically assess real-world implementation, identify factors influencing therapeutic success, and discuss barriers to long-term sustainability. We intend to bring together contributions that reflect the complexity of pediatric care, encompassing technological innovation, patient and caregiver experiences, and health system integration. This Special Issue will serve as a resource for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers seeking to optimize AID use and equity in care delivery for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
It will also explore the integration of AID with digital health tools and precision medicine approaches.
We welcome original research, clinical trials, real-world evidence studies, reviews, commentaries, and expert perspectives. Submissions addressing global diversity, health disparities, and innovations in pediatric diabetes technology are especially encouraged.
Dr. Stefano Passanisi
Dr. Bruno Bombaci
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- adolescents
- algorithm
- children
- insulin pump
- nutrition
- patient-reported outcomes
- quality of life
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