Forbes April 2, 2024
Tens of thousands of people with type 1 diabetes in England will be offered ‘artificial pancreas’ devices that help regulate their blood sugar automatically.
Consisting of an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor and an algorithm, this ‘hybrid closed loop’ technology reduces the amount of input needed by the individual.
But those using the devices will still have to type in information about their food intake.
They’re nicknamed ‘artificial pancreases’ as they are designed to mimic the usual behavior of that organ. In most people, the pancreas automatically releases a hormone called insulin to keep their blood sugar at the right level.
People with type 1 diabetes no longer produce their own insulin, usually because their immune system has mistakenly...
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