Bionic pancreas: A new dawn for diabetics? (BBC)

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Those with type 1 diabetes often say having the condition is like having a second job such is the stress of monitoring their blood sugar levels and administering doses of insulin.

Now a group of researchers in the US say they have developed the first bionic pancreas that works in the real world enabling patients to lead a near normal life. Lin Lin Ginzberg and Kate Dailey investigate.
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The device uses a smart phone, a continuous blood sugar (glucose) monitor and pumps to automatically deliver the correct quantity of hormones directly into the bloodstream.

It mimics a real pancreas by delivering both insulin to lower blood sugar and glucagon to raise it.
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more: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-28810813

[IDemo]

1. Sounds very promising

This might be the one thing that would convince me to buy a Smartphone.

50 years with Type 1 here.

[EvolveOrConvolve]

2. I'm only 7 months with Type 1

But I'm completely with you. I hate my smartphone(s), but would probably have a better appreciation for them if they allowed me to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

[LeftishBrit]

3. Very encouraging; would make a big difference to lots of people!