PATIENTS with type 1 diabetes
may soon be free of injections
of insulin with the arrival of
an effective artificial pancreas,
according to a review article
from researchers publishing in
Diabetologia.
Frequent finger pricks will also
become a thing of the past with the
artificial pancreas wearer’s blood
glucose being constantly monitored
in real time, with automatic
adjustments of insulin being
released into the system, much like
the original organ.
Using a “closed loop” system, the
extensively researched and trialled
devices are able to immediately
adjust the insulin levels to meet
individual needs more accurately
than ever before, leading authors
to predict their availability within
around 12 months.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 05 Jul 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 05 Jul 16
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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