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We are on the brink of having one small device that will greatly reduce the burden of type 1 diabetes. JDRF is funding Dr Hovorka’s artificial pancreas project to deliver a device that will improve the management of blood glucose levels, day and night, with less worry and better results.

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Situation

Type 1 diabetes can make the most ordinary things in life, difficult. It is a chronic, life-threatening autoimmune condition that destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Every day, 400,000 people in the UK must walk a tightrope to delicately balance the glucose levels in their blood. Finger prick testing, carb counting, calculating the correct dose of insulin, injecting, testing again… For children and adults alike, there is never a day off from this challenging condition.

Solution

Dr Hovorka has developed an artificial pancreas which takes on part of the role of a human pancreas to automate the delivery of basal insulin and give people with type 1, safe and consistent blood glucose control. JDRF is funding a new trial to evaluate the device when used by children and adults, day and night in the home. The trial will build evidence to show this technology improves life for people with type 1, bringing this pioneering treatment another step closer.

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