Diabetes
Insulin pill may delay type 1 diabetes in some
(HealthDay)—It's often said that timing is everything. New research suggests this may be true when giving an insulin pill to try to prevent or delay type 1 diabetes.
Nov 21, 2017
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The artificial pancreas that keeps tabs on sugar
(Medical Xpress)—Development of a sophisticated artificial pancreas holds potential to transform the lives of patients with Type 1 diabetes.
May 16, 2013
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Automatic suspension of insulin delivery via insulin pumps reduces hypoglycemia
An automated on/off feature built into insulin pump systems can suspend insulin delivery when it detects low blood glucose levels (via continuous glucose monitoring), significantly reducing the severity and duration of hypoglycemia ...
Feb 9, 2012
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'Open source' automated insulin delivery systems help people with type 1 diabetes
Open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are an effective and safe way for people with type 1 diabetes to control their blood sugar levels, researchers say.
Jun 7, 2022
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Engineering new weapons in the fight against juvenile diabetes
Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are combining automation techniques from oil refining and other diverse areas to help create a closed-loop artificial pancreas. The device will automatically monitor ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Study shows dietary fat can affect glucose levels and insulin requirements in type 1 diabetes
In a study of patients with type 1 diabetes, Joslin researchers found that dietary fat can affect glucose levels and insulin requirements. These findings, which appeared in the April edition of Diabetes Care, have major implications ...
Mar 27, 2013
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Insulin pumps no more effective in improving quality of diabetics' lives than daily injection shots
Insulin pumps do not take away the need for vital education on diabetes self-management and were no more effective than injections in helping adults with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, reports new NIHR-funded ...
Mar 31, 2017
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Novel bihormonal artificial pancreas beneficial after pancreatectomy
Patients after total pancreatectomy receiving a novel, fully closed-loop bihormonal artificial pancreas (BIHAP) using both insulin and glucagon, experience significantly more time spent in euglycemia than those receiving ...
Sep 9, 2022
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FDA expands approval of closed-looped insulin delivery system
(HealthDay)—Approval of the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system for diabetes management has been expanded to include individuals aged 7 to 13 years with type 1 diabetes, according to a report published by the U.S. ...
Jul 2, 2018
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Medtronic expands recall to include more than 463,000 insulin pumps
Medtronic has expanded a recall of its MiniMed 600 series insulin pumps to include more than 463,000 of the devices.
Oct 5, 2021
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