Diabetics to get 'artificial pancreas' on NHS which injects insulin via body-worn tracker

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Complications linked to type 1 diabetes could be 'a thing of the past' thanks to new trackers which automatically pump diabetics with insulin, NHS England said.

Complications linked to type 1 diabetes could be"a thing of the past" thanks to new trackers which automatically pump diabetics with insulin, NHS England said.Why you can trust Sky News

The new body-worn monitors, likened to an artificial pancreas, pump insulin into the body whenever it is required. It means type 1 diabetics won't need continuous glucose monitors or finger-prick tests to check their levels - nor daily insulin injections to treat the disease. "By automating these calculations, hybrid closed-loop technology can greatly alleviate the emotional burden of diabetes."

 

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