Abstract
Introduction:
Obesity in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) may worsen their prognosis. Bariatric surgery in these patients can be associated with complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycemic episodes. Closed-loop insulin delivery could be a solution to avoid them.
Case Report:
A 45-year-old woman with T1D and obesity (body mass index of 38.4 kg/m2) was included in our preoperative course of bariatric surgery. Three months before surgery, a closed-loop insulin delivery was instituted due to one prior severe hypoglycemia. Patient did not have immediate or late postoperative hypoglycemia despite consuming a weak amount of carbohydrate. Three months after surgery glycemic control was on target with 86% of time in range 70–180 mg/dL and no time below 70 mg/dL.
Conclusion:
This case report shows that the use of a closed-loop insulin delivery made it possible to perform bariatric surgery in complete safety for our patient.
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