February 05, 2010
Breakthrough in Creating First Generation Artificial Pancreas
Posted by: admin : Category: Technology
Using sophisticated computer software, researchers were able to coordinate the actions of a commercially available continuous glucose monitoring device and insulin pump to allow automatic insulin delivery in response to real-time glucose readings.
While using the artificial pancreas system, the children maintained blood sugar levels in the normal range 60% of the time, compared with 40% of the time while using a conventional insulin pump. Between 50% and 70% of hypoglycemic emergencies happen at night.
If that goes well, he says the artificial pancreas could be clinically available within three to five years for overnight use.
It will probably take longer to determine if the system can be used 24 hours a day. Daytime blood sugar control, especially around mealtimes, poses a special challenge
The system proved better than a conventional insulin pump for maintaining…
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