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Type 2 DiabetesMay 2025Summary reviewed June 2026

Automated Insulin Pump Cuts Blood Sugar Better Than Standard Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers tested an automated insulin delivery system that adjusts insulin doses automatically based on blood sugar readings. After 13 weeks, people using the automated system had better blood sugar control than those using standard insulin injections or pumps.

What the trial was testing

The 2IQP enrolled 319 patients with type 2 diabetes. The study was sponsored by Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. and tracked outcomes across the full group of patients who matched the trial's eligibility profile.

Researchers followed patients through treatment and into recovery, tracking the outcomes that mattered most for the disease being studied.

What the results showed

Blood sugar levels dropped 0.9 percentage points with automated delivery versus 0.3 points with standard insulin.

The New England journal of medicine · 2025 · NCT05785832

These findings — that blood sugar control improved nearly three times more than standard insulin — were published in the The New England journal of medicine and represent the headline result of the study.

Researchers tracked outcomes across 319 patients enrolled in the trial. The result was consistent enough across the group that the team felt confident reporting it.

What this means for patients

For patients with type 2 diabetes, this result changes the calculus on what to ask their care team about. Whether it changes day-to-day care depends on factors like disease subtype, prior treatments, and where the patient is in their care journey.

What you can do now

This automated insulin delivery system is FDA-approved and available now for type 2 diabetes. If you're currently taking insulin and struggling to control your blood sugar, ask your doctor whether an automated insulin pump might work for you. These systems adjust your insulin automatically throughout the day.

Eligibility for the treatments mentioned above depends on specific test results and clinical history. Bring this summary, the trial name, and your most recent labs or pathology report to your next visit.