Artificial pancreas trialed in type 2 diabetes

Cambridge University researchers have successfully trialled an artificial pancreas in patients with type 2 diabetes, having developed the device which combines a glucose monitor and insulin pump with an app.

 

The app uses an algorithm that predicts how much insulin is required to keep glucose levels in the target range.

 

Type 2 diabetes causes the level of sugar in the blood to become too high.  It is often linked to being inactive or overweight, or having a family history of the disease.

 

The researchers have previously shown that an artificial pancreas run by a similar algorithm is effective for patients living with type 1 diabetes, where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin.  The device has also been successfully trialled in patients with type 2 diabetes who require kidney dialysis.

 

Dr Charlotte Boughton who co-led the study, said “Many people with type 2 diabetes struggle to manage their blood sugar levels using the currently available treatments, such as insulin injections.

 

“The artificial pancreas can provide a safe and effective approach to help them, and the technology is simple to use and can be implemented safely at home.”

 

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Posted by Karen Motley, Clinical Negligence Department, Chadwick Lawrence LLP (tonymay@chadlaw.co.uk ), medical negligence lawyers and clinical negligence solicitors in Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield and Halifax, West Yorkshire.

 

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