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The Artificial Pancreas For Diabetics Is Nearly Here
the_newsbeagle writes: It's the tech that type 1 diabetics have long been waiting for: An implanted "closed-loop" system that monitors a person's blood-sugar level and adjusts injections from an insulin pump. Such a system would liberate diabetics from constant self-monitoring and give parents of diabetic children peace of mind. Thanks to improvements in glucose sensors and control algorithms, the first artificial pancreas systems are now in clinical trials.
Why do we need a medical breakthrough? The solution is simple -low carb diet, nutrient dense food and moderate exercise. Once you get things under control after a year or so you can work on introducing healthy carbs back into your diet. You want to boost insulin sensitivity you have to exercise. I myself have dealt with this and have spoken with many others over the course of several months as they turned their heath around as well.