On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:26:38 -0700 (PDT), Hondos2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>On Aug 8, 9:45?am, garyban...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>> With an "insulin pump", the pump does not know how much sugar is in
>> the blood, unless you do the "finger stick" test, and program the
>> pump. ?In order to prevent hypogylcemic (low blood sugar) reactions,
>> this test must be performed as often as 10 times day. ?This is called
>> an "open loop" system, because the pump just runs constantly, at a
>> rate set by the wearer.
>>
>> The"artifial pancreas" contains an insulin pump, AND a glucose sensor
>> AND a microcomputer. ?The microcomputer reads the sensor to see how
>> much sugar is in the blood, then tells the insulin pump exaclty how
>> much insulin to ?send. ?With the computer/sensor controlling the
>> amount of insulin, this is called a "closed loop" system.
>>
>> Up until now, part of the problem has been a suitable, implantable
>> glucose sensor. ?Previous sensors could only be used one time -- like
>> the finger stick meter inserts. ?This new sensor is somehow "reusable"
>> -- apparently self-cleaning. ?It is inserted under the skin, with what
>> I presume is a very simple surgical procedure. ?But I've hear of a
>> sensor being developed in Japan that is based on a needle.
>>
>> Until we can invent a device that will MAKE the insulin itself
>> (instead of having to be refilled every day), this is as close as we
>> can get to "artificial pancreas"
>
>
>Hello,
>Does anyone know the name of this type of pump or who makes it? My
>child was diagnosed with type 1 six weeks ago. I'd love to have this
>for him.
Mack or NIco seem to be current in this area.
My imoression is to go slow on items like this.
I would not consider it for anyone but an adult
with diabetic experience We have always
seen articles in areas of speculative new
devices. Most do not work out well.
I would look for an Endo with a good reputation
and try to learn the ropes. Learning takes much
time and multiple sooirces.
Some day we will have better devices.
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