DIAPI for Diabetes

Overseen By Lillian Ruiheng Chen, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Must be taking: Antidiabetics

Must not be taking: Insulin pump, Entuzity

Disqualifiers: Urgent endoscopy, Pregnancy, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 2

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new web app called DIAPI, designed to help manage diabetes when patients fast for endoscopy procedures. The app provides personalized instructions for diabetes medication, aiming to reduce risks like high or low blood sugar during these procedures. It compares DIAPI's guidance to usual care to assess its effectiveness. Individuals with diabetes for at least six months, who are on diabetes medication, and have an endoscopy scheduled in two weeks or more, can participate. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative diabetes management solutions.

Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop your current medications. However, DIAPI will provide personalized instructions for managing your diabetes medications before and on the day of the endoscopy. If you are taking SGLT2 inhibitors, there are specific guidelines for discontinuation before the intervention.

What prior data suggests that the DIAPI web application is safe for managing diabetes during peri-endoscopy?

Research has shown that DIAPI, a web app for managing diabetes during medical procedures, is safe to use. A previous study found no serious side effects. Some patients experienced mild changes in blood sugar levels, but these were not dangerous. Overall, DIAPI is considered a reliable and safe tool for helping patients manage their diabetes when preparing for procedures like endoscopies. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the DIAPI algorithm because it offers a personalized approach to managing diabetes during the peri-procedural period, unlike the one-size-fits-all approach of usual care. While standard diabetes management typically relies on a set routine of medications like insulin or metformin, DIAPI uses a tailored algorithm to adjust treatment plans based on each patient's unique needs and circumstances. This innovative method aims to improve blood sugar control and reduce complications around medical procedures, making it a promising development in diabetes care.

What evidence suggests that the DIAPI algorithm is effective for peri-intervention diabetes management?

Research has shown that DIAPI, an online tool for managing diabetes during medical procedures, is both effective and safe. In this trial, some participants will receive care recommended by the DIAPI algorithm during their peri-procedural period. One study found that DIAPI simplifies diabetes management before procedures without compromising patient safety. This tool uses real-time information and expert advice to help control blood sugar levels, reducing the chances of high or low blood sugar. Tools like DIAPI have shown promise in improving diabetes care by offering clear and personalized treatment plans. Overall, DIAPI provides a reliable and cost-effective way to manage diabetes during medical procedures. ^{1 3 5 6 7}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Jean-Marie Boutin, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Université de Montréal

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for people who have had diabetes for at least 6 months, are on medication for it, and have an endoscopy scheduled in two weeks or more. It's designed to help manage their diabetes around the time of their procedure.

Inclusion Criteria

You are taking medication for diabetes.

You have had diabetes for at least 6 months.

You have an upcoming endoscopy scheduled in 2 weeks or more.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Concordance Phase

Assessment of the reproducibility of DIAPI orders by different healthcare workers. Patients receive usual care based on treating-physician's recommendations.

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Non-inferiority Study

Patients receive DIAPI's orders to evaluate if they are not inferior to usual care in terms of efficacy and safety.

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

2 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Peri-intervention Diabetes Management Algorithm (DIAPI)

Trial Overview

The study tests a web app called DIAPI against usual care. DIAPI gives personalized instructions on managing diabetes meds before and during endoscopy procedures. The goal is to see if DIAPI can match or outperform standard doctor advice.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: DIAPI Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Patients will receive the care for their diabetes recommended by the DIAPI algorithm during their peri-procedural period.

Group II: Usual Care Active Control 1 Intervention

Patients will receive usual care for their diabetes during their peri-procedural period.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Lead Sponsor

Trials

389

Recruited

143,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

In a six-month study involving 108 participants with type 1 diabetes, an AI-based decision support system (AI-DSS) for insulin dose adjustments was found to be as effective as physician-guided adjustments, with similar percentages of time spent in the target glucose range (70-180 mg/dL).

The AI-DSS group experienced fewer severe adverse events related to diabetes, with no cases of severe hypoglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis reported, compared to three severe events in the physician group, suggesting a potential safety advantage of the AI-DSS approach.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Insulin dose optimization using an automated artificial intelligence-based decision support system in youths with type 1 diabetes. Nimri, R., Battelino, T., Laffel, LM., et al.[2021]

Type 2 diabetes affects 30.3 million Americans, and timely intensification of rapid-acting insulin is crucial for managing rising blood sugar levels, especially when HbA1c exceeds 7%.

The paper emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment approaches using validated algorithms like FullSTEP and SimpleSTEP to improve glucose control while considering individual patient needs and minimizing risks like hypoglycemia and weight gain.

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Approaches to rapid acting insulin intensification in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus not achieving glycemic targets. Migdal, A., Abrahamson, M., Peters, A., et al.[2022]

The DIALIN database and the Camit diabetes management system have been developed to enhance the monitoring and evaluation of diabetes care in hospitals, showing promising acceptance and utility in clinical settings.

The DIACONS expert system demonstrated a high accuracy of 96% in determining diabetes type and appropriate initial therapy based on patient history, indicating its potential effectiveness in improving diabetes management.

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Analysis and processing of data in a hospital-based diabetes management system. Piwernetz, K., Renner, R., Möhrlein, A., et al.[2007]

The consensus algorithm for managing type 2 diabetes, originally published in 2006, is still endorsed by the authors, emphasizing the importance of careful updates based on new evidence rather than frequent changes without solid justification.

The 2008 update specifically highlighted safety concerns related to thiazolidinediones, and the current revision focuses on new medication classes that have emerged with more clinical data, indicating a commitment to incorporating the latest research into diabetes management.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Medical management of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a consensus algorithm for the initiation and adjustment of therapy: a consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Nathan, DM., Buse, JB., Davidson, MB., et al.[2022]

The consensus algorithm for managing type 2 diabetes, originally published in 2006, is still endorsed by the authors, emphasizing the importance of careful updates based on new evidence rather than frequent changes without solid justification.

The 2008 update specifically highlighted safety concerns related to thiazolidinediones, and the current revision focuses on new medication classes that have emerged with more clinical data, indicating a commitment to incorporating the latest research into diabetes management.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Medical management of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes: a consensus algorithm for the initiation and adjustment of therapy: a consensus statement of the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Nathan, DM., Buse, JB., Davidson, MB., et al.[2022]

A set of 36 quality indicators for perioperative diabetes care was developed using a modified Delphi method, aimed at improving care for patients undergoing major surgeries.

The practice test involving 389 patients revealed that while most indicators had good reliability, some were unmeasurable or inapplicable, highlighting the importance of testing indicators in clinical practice before implementing them for quality improvement.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Perioperative diabetes care: development and validation of quality indicators throughout the entire hospital care pathway. Hommel, I., van Gurp, PJ., Tack, CJ., et al.[2018]

Over a five-year period, a study of 318 diabetic patients showed an increase in complications, with microvascular issues rising from 33.4% to 42.1% and macrovascular issues from 22.3% to 37.2%, indicating a worsening of overall health despite increased insulin use and self-monitoring.

While some patients experienced a slight reduction in blood pressure, overall management of diabetes was ineffective as HbA1c levels worsened, highlighting the need for improved diabetes care protocols to better control blood sugar levels and reduce complications.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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[Chronic complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clinical course after 5 years of follow-up]. Mundet Tudurí, X., Carmona Jiménez, F., Gussinyer Canabal, P., et al.[2020]

The study found that implementing system-level interventions in diabetes management led to significant improvements in clinic-controlled variables, such as the administration of pneumococcal vaccines, with 'yes' responses increasing from 8-24% to 16-95%.

Despite these improvements in clinic processes, the overall patient outcome measures did not show statistically significant changes, suggesting that while system changes are beneficial, influencing patient behavior remains a challenging aspect of diabetes care.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Quality improvement and changes in diabetic patient outcomes in an academic nurse practitioner primary care practice. Mackey, TA., Cole, FL., Lindenberg, J.[2022]

The quality improvement program significantly enhanced the adherence to diabetes care guidelines among 312 patients, with notable increases in care measures such as blood pressure monitoring (odds ratio of 12.08) and urine albumin testing (odds ratio of 2.43).

Despite improvements in the provision of care, the program did not lead to any measurable benefits in patient outcomes, such as blood pressure or HbA1c levels, over a follow-up period of 42 months.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Long-term effectiveness of a quality improvement program for patients with type 2 diabetes in general practice. Renders, CM., Valk, GD., Franse, LV., et al.[2022]

In a study of 8,733 diabetes patients across 68 provider groups, an increase in the number of documented diabetes care processes was linked to significantly lower LDL cholesterol levels, suggesting that better documentation may improve certain health outcomes.

The number of care processes also correlated with higher patient satisfaction and self-rated quality of care, indicating that thorough care practices can enhance the overall patient experience, although they did not significantly impact other cardiometabolic risk factors like A1C or blood pressure.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Is the number of documented diabetes process-of-care indicators associated with cardiometabolic risk factor levels, patient satisfaction, or self-rated quality of diabetes care? The Translating Research into Action for Diabetes (TRIAD) study. Ackermann, RT., Thompson, TJ., Selby, JV., et al.[2022]

The DirecNet Applied Treatment Algorithm (DATA) was effectively used by 30 children and adolescents with diabetes, showing that it provided clear guidance for insulin dosing and improved post-meal glucose levels over a 13-week period.

A high percentage of participants (86% at 3 weeks and 59% at 13 weeks) utilized the DATA for responding to glucose alarms and adjusting insulin doses, indicating its practical application in real-time continuous glucose monitoring.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Use of the DirecNet Applied Treatment Algorithm (DATA) for diabetes management with a real-time continuous glucose monitor (the FreeStyle Navigator). Buckingham, B., Xing, D., Weinzimer, S., et al.[2021]

People with diabetes face higher risks of serious complications during colonoscopy, such as hypoglycemia and acute kidney injury, mainly due to poor dietary changes and medication adjustments before the procedure.

This review offers updated guidelines for safely modifying diabetes medications, dietary preparations, and glucose monitoring to reduce these risks during the colonoscopy process.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Preparing for Colonoscopy in People with Diabetes: A Review with Suggestions for Clinical Practice. Chirila, A., Nguyen, ME., Tinmouth, J., et al.[2023]

In a study of 26,713 diabetes patients, only 42% adhered to their oral antihyperglycemic drugs (OADs) over one year, highlighting a significant issue with medication adherence.

Adherent patients had a 7% lower risk of hospitalization and a 10% lower risk of mortality compared to nonadherent patients, indicating that better adherence can lead to improved health outcomes.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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One-year adherence to oral antihyperglycemic medication and risk prediction of patient outcomes for adults with diabetes mellitus: An observational study. Huber, CA., Rapold, R., Brüngger, B., et al.[2018]

The Diabetes Advisory System (DIAS) effectively identified issues like impaired insulin absorption and missed doses in four patients with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes, leading to better glucose management.

After retraining based on DIAS evaluations, three patients showed significant improvements in their glucose control, highlighting the system's potential to optimize insulin therapy for those struggling with high blood sugar levels.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Impaired absorption and omission of insulin: a novel method of detection using the diabetes advisory system computer model. Turner, BC., Hejlesen, OK., Kerr, D., et al.[2022]

In a study of 866,605 commercially insured patients with type II diabetes, 27.9% were pretreated with oral antidiabetics (OADs) before their diabetes diagnosis, which was linked to a modest delay in starting insulin therapy.

Patients who were pretreated had lower overall healthcare costs despite higher monthly diabetes-related pharmacy costs, suggesting that OAD pretreatment may lead to better long-term economic outcomes in diabetes management.

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Evaluation of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus receiving treatment during the pre-diabetes period: Is early treatment associated with improved outcomes? Chaudhari, P., Vallarino, C., Law, EH., et al.[2018]

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