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healthcare1 year ago•1 min saved

"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

health2 years ago•2 min saved

FDA Approves Advanced Insulin Delivery Systems for Type 1 Diabetes.

The FDA has cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software for people with type 1 diabetes. The iLet Bionic Pancreas uses an algorithm to determine and command insulin delivery, removing the need for manual adjustments. The iLet device also simplifies use at mealtime by replacing conventional carb counting with a new meal announcement feature. The FDA is committed to advancing new device innovation that can improve the health and quality of life for people living with chronic diseases that require day-to-day maintenance like diabetes through precision medicine approaches.

via FDA.gov|

#automated-insulin-dosing #diabetes-management #fda

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Medtronic's MiniMed 780G insulin pump receives FDA approval and boosts stock prices.

Medtronic's MiniMed 780G system with the Guardian 4 sensor has been approved by the FDA for users seven years old and above with type 1 diabetes. The system is the only meal detection technology system that automatically adjusts and corrects sugar levels every five minutes for basal and bolus insulin needs. Wells Fargo analyst Larry Biegelsen upgraded Medtronic from Equal-Weight to Overweight, raising the price target from $77 to $100. MDT shares are up 4.16% at $89.29 on the last check Monday.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #diabetes #fda