MetaboNet: The Largest Publicly Available Consolidated Dataset for Type 1 Diabetes Management

TL;DR

MetaboNet is a large, unified, publicly accessible dataset for Type 1 Diabetes management, consolidating multiple datasets to enhance algorithm development and comparability.

Contribution

This work creates the largest consolidated T1D dataset, standardizing data formats and providing open access to facilitate research and algorithm development.

Findings

Contains 3135 subjects and 1228 patient-years of data.

Includes CGM, insulin, carbohydrate intake, and physical activity data.

Available as a public dataset with processing pipelines for standardization.

Abstract

Progress in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) algorithm development is limited by the fragmentation and lack of standardization across existing T1D management datasets. Current datasets differ substantially in structure and are time-consuming to access and process, which impedes data integration and reduces the comparability and generalizability of algorithmic developments. This work aims to establish a unified and accessible data resource for T1D algorithm development. Multiple publicly available T1D datasets were consolidated into a unified resource, termed the MetaboNet dataset. Inclusion required the availability of both continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data and corresponding insulin pump dosing records. Additionally, auxiliary information such as reported carbohydrate intake and physical activity was retained when present. The MetaboNet dataset comprises 3135 subjects and 1228 patient-years of overlapping CGM and insulin data, making it substantially larger than existing standalone benchmark datasets. The resource is distributed as a fully public subset available for immediate download at https://metabo-net.org/ , and with a Data Use Agreement (DUA)-restricted subset accessible through their respective application processes. For the datasets in the latter subset, processing pipelines are provided to automatically convert the data into the standardized MetaboNet format. A consolidated public dataset for T1D research is presented, and the access pathways for both its unrestricted and DUA-governed components are described. The resulting dataset covers a broad range of glycemic profiles and demographics and thus can yield more generalizable algorithmic performance than individual datasets.