In a type one diabetic, that's true - the body does not produce enough insulin, and therefore cannot untilize carbohydrates by turning blood glucose into fat. But for the vast majority of type 2 diabetics, the issue is that the body is producing enough insulin, and even over producing, but the body is not using it to convert the blood sugar to fats. Thus we wind up with too much glucose in the blood. Same result, different causes. This device might not be of much use to type ones (though the idea of using it as a substitute for insulin is intriguing). But for type 2s, it could literally be a lifesaver.
Hypoglycemia would indeed be a concern. However, the possibilities are intriguing for Type 2 diabetics, who are usually insulin resistant and have way too much glucose in their blood. If a fuel cell can use up that extra glucose, they might actually be able to make a device that would monitor, record, and lower the blood glucose level to normal or thereabouts. Imagine, diabetics could actually wind up producing more power than they use...
...the Sci-Fi-Less Channel? Or maybe we should call it the Psi-Fi channel, since they don't seem to be able to do science fiction any more. Impeach Bonnie Hammer!
If you can make it to Portland, Oregon, you simply have to go to Powell's Books. A full city block of bookstore, used and new on the shelf side by side, somewhere between 4 and 5 floors of books, books, books. Huge SF collection. Only bookstore I've ever been in where a greeter hands you a Map to help you find what you are looking for.
...this article is rather odd folks - because as far as I know, Harrison "Jack" Schmitt died several years ago from cancer, after serving as a Senator from New Mexico for several years. Yes, he did go to the Moon on Apollo 17 - he may have even had certain views on He3 and it's viability as a power source. But he hasn't had them lately unless the writer has been seeing blue Force ghosties.:-)
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In a type one diabetic, that's true - the body does not produce enough insulin, and therefore cannot untilize carbohydrates by turning blood glucose into fat. But for the vast majority of type 2 diabetics, the issue is that the body is producing enough insulin, and even over producing, but the body is not using it to convert the blood sugar to fats. Thus we wind up with too much glucose in the blood. Same result, different causes. This device might not be of much use to type ones (though the idea of using it as a substitute for insulin is intriguing). But for type 2s, it could literally be a lifesaver.
Hypoglycemia would indeed be a concern. However, the possibilities are intriguing for Type 2 diabetics, who are usually insulin resistant and have way too much glucose in their blood. If a fuel cell can use up that extra glucose, they might actually be able to make a device that would monitor, record, and lower the blood glucose level to normal or thereabouts. Imagine, diabetics could actually wind up producing more power than they use...
Um, hate to re-illusion you, but the story about that is three stories under this one on the front page.
Boy, you could sit this puppy in polar orbit and broadcast whatever yore l'il ole heart desired.
Man, there is NEVER a Sugar Daddy around when you need one!
Probably not a lot - but on the other side of it, they only need One.
...the Sci-Fi-Less Channel? Or maybe we should call it the Psi-Fi channel, since they don't seem to be able to do science fiction any more. Impeach Bonnie Hammer!
Your right to talk ends where my ears begin. .....
Maybe not, but I can't wait until he offers a Dalek "Cake or Death?"
If you can make it to Portland, Oregon, you simply have to go to Powell's Books. A full city block of bookstore, used and new on the shelf side by side, somewhere between 4 and 5 floors of books, books, books. Huge SF collection. Only bookstore I've ever been in where a greeter hands you a Map to help you find what you are looking for.
The food in the cafe is less than inspirational.
...this article is rather odd folks - because as far as I know, Harrison "Jack" Schmitt died several years ago from cancer, after serving as a Senator from New Mexico for several years. Yes, he did go to the Moon on Apollo 17 - he may have even had certain views on He3 and it's viability as a power source. But he hasn't had them lately unless the writer has been seeing blue Force ghosties. :-)