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healthcare1 year ago

"Mass Roll-Out of Artificial Pancreas Systems to Revolutionize Type 1 Diabetes Care in U.K."

The National Health Service in England is set to provide thousands of artificial pancreas systems to patients with Type 1 diabetes, with plans to deliver the systems to all eligible patients over the next five years. This futuristic technology, consisting of a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump, aims to improve medical care and enhance the quality of life for those affected by Type 1 diabetes. The system automatically tracks glucose levels and delivers the necessary insulin, offering a significant advancement in diabetes management.

via Quartz|
#artificial-pancreas#england#healthcare
healthcare1 year ago

"England's NHS to Roll Out Artificial Pancreas for Thousands of Diabetes Patients"

England's NHS will provide "tens of thousands" of type 1 diabetes patients with an "artificial pancreas" system, consisting of a sensor and an externally worn pump, to manage insulin levels without the need for finger sticks or injections. This move marks a significant shift as the publicly funded health care system will offer the technology for free, benefiting a large portion of the 269,095 people in England living with type 1 diabetes. The system requires some user input but can make a "life-changing difference" in managing the condition, according to Diabetes UK.

via Engadget|
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healthcare2 years ago

NHS approves artificial pancreas for 150,000 with diabetes

The NHS will provide over 150,000 individuals with type 1 diabetes with hybrid closed loop systems, also known as artificial pancreas devices, which consist of a sensor to measure blood sugar levels and a body-worn insulin pump. The devices calculate the required insulin amount based on the sensor data and deliver it to the body. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) recommends these devices for individuals in England and Wales whose diabetes is not adequately controlled by their current pump or glucose monitor, as they have been shown to improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of complications.

via The Times|
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health2 years ago

Revolutionary Diabetes Technology Improves Blood Sugar Control in Children.

Children aged 2 to 5 with type 1 diabetes who received an artificial pancreas had more stable blood glucose levels than those who received standard care, resulting in about three hours a day of better blood glucose control, with the largest benefit seen at nighttime. The study, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, used telemedicine to teach families how to use the device, suggesting this technology could be made available to people in areas without nearby specialty care. Additional studies are needed to see if the benefits of the artificial pancreas observed over the 13 weeks of the trial are sustained in the long term.

via National Institutes of Health (.gov)|
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