Medical device companies are close to achieving the holy grail of diabetes treatment: a combined glucose sensor, control algorithm and insulin infusion device that effectively acts as an “artificial pancreas.” We explain more in the newest video from editors at MassDevice’s sister publication Medical Design & Outsourcing. (And for a deeper dive, check out our recent […]
Artificial pancreas shows promise in pediatric study
A pilot study evaluating an artificial pancreas in children with Type I diabetes found that the device helped kids control their condition, according to researchers at the University of Virginia. The artificial pancreas was developed at the UVA Center for Diabetes Technology and features a smartphone powered by algorithms that wirelessly link to a glucose monitor […]
University of Virginia has a smartphone-controlled artificial pancreas
Danielle Kirsh, MDO Assistant Editor University of Virginia researchers are making strides when it comes to developing an artificial pancreas that can be controlled using a smartphone. The FDA approved the UVA-developed artificial pancreas for testing in 2012, and UVA received a $3.4M grant from the National Institutes of Health in 2013. The device is currently […]
