Forbes September 30, 2024
Thousands more patients with Type 1 diabetes will get “artificial pancreas” technology for free thanks to deals secured by England’s public health system.
The National Health Service started rolling out the devices — which release insulin automatically in response to blood sugar levels — to certain patients in April.
More will get access to the devices this year now “cost-effective” deals have been struck with suppliers, NHS officials stated Monday. The body also announced it was giving regional health bodies £14.4 million ($18.9 million) to help them invest in the tech.
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