In a nutshell This clinical trial is investigating the effects of an artificial pancreas (AP) system on brain function in older adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main outcome to be measured will be change in alternate fuel uptake by the brain during hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose). The details Glucose is used as fuel by the brain and...
Read MoreDo different meals affect glucose levels in people using an artificial pancreas?
In a nutshell This study examined the effects of adding protein and/or fat to a meal with a standard amount of carbohydrates, in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) using an artificial pancreas (AP). It was determined adding protein and/or fat did not affect glucose levels over time, but did influence the timing of spikes in glucose levels, and...
Read MoreCan the artificial pancreas improve control of glucose levels without increasing insulin doses?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of the artificial pancreas (APs) in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It was determined that APs improve control of glucose levels, without increasing the insulin dose. Some background A traditional insulin pump is a small device that continuously delivers insulin, without...
Read MoreThe artificial pancreas in children with type 1 diabetes
In a nutshell This study compared the use of the artificial pancreas (APs) with sensor-augmented pumps (SAPs) in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that these devices decreased the amount of time spent in hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose) but increased average glucose levels. Some background A traditional insulin pump...
Read MoreArtificial pancreas effective in regulating glucose in patients with well-controlled type 1 diabetes
In a nutshell This study compared a new method of insulin delivery, a hybrid closed-loop system, with standard insulin pumps in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It was found that the time spent at the desired glucose concentration was improved with the closed-loop system. Some background A traditional insulin pump is a small device that...
Read MoreSingle-hormone compared to dual-hormone artificial pancreas during continuous and interval exercise
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether the dual-hormone artificial pancreas reduces hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose) when compared to insulin alone during exercise. The authors concluded that the dual-hormone artificial pancreas out-performed insulin alone when controlling glucose levels during exercise in adults with type 1...
Read MoreDiabetes and Innovation: Insulin Pump + CGM = Artificial Pancreas
E-health and mobile connectivity, coupled with powerful software, is hitting the diabetes community by storm. It’s a whole new world out there in self-care for people with diabetes. Insulin Pumps Rather than giving yourself individual injections of insulin every time you need it, an insulin pump provides you with rapid or short acting insulin...
Read MoreAn artificial pancreas for glucose control
In a nutshell This study examined the safety of an artificial pancreas system. The current study concluded that the artificial pancreas system is safe and also provides better blood sugar control than insulin pump therapy. Some background Achieving normal blood sugar levels can be challenging for patients. An artificial pancreas system has been...
Read MoreThe benefit of insulin and glucagon in an artificial pancreas
In a nutshell This study examined whether the combination of glucagon and insulin in an artificial pancreas is more effective compared to insulin alone. Some background An insulin pump allows a patient to enter in the carbohydrate content of a meal and the pump releases insulin based on this. A continuous glucose monitor is a device which allows...
Read MoreIs the artificial pancreas safe and effective for overnight use in type 1 diabetics living at home?
In a nutshell This trial aimed to determine the safety and effectiveness of an artificial pancreas in type 1 diabetics living at home. Some background An insulin pump allows patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to enter in the carbohydrate content of a meal and the pump releases insulin based on this. A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a device...
Read MoreIs the artificial pancreas safe and effective in young type 1 diabetics living at home?
In a nutshell This trial aimed to determine the safety and effectiveness of an artificial pancreas in young type 1 diabetics living at home. Some background An insulin pump allows patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to enter in the carbohydrate content of a meal and the pump releases insulin based on this. A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a...
Read MoreIs the artificial pancreas safe and effective at night?
In a nutshell This study examined the safety and effectiveness of the artificial pancreas at night in type 1 diabetic patients. Some background An artificial pancreas is a system composed of an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor. This system is not currently used in diabetic patients as trials are still being carried out. An...
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