Medical Breakthroughs: Diabetes

[Guest guest]

I received this off another list, and am passing it through because it is a

type of product that I am familiar with. My husband uses a pump described here

as a pain patient. He goes in every month or so and has it refilled. It is

called an intrathecal catheter. His disperses pain medications so strong that

they can be measured in micrograms. Praise God they are able to use a pump

like this for diabetics! Hugs, Marilyn

Artificial Pancreas to Replace Diseased Organ in Diabetics

A new device tested in France may one day replace the faulty pancreas in

diabetics. The Long-Term Sensor System can sense blood sugar levels and

regulate the release of insulin.

The system includes a 1/2-inch glucose sensor implanted in the neck and a

hockey puck-size insulin pump in the lower abdominal wall that are

connected by a wire. The sensor measures blood sugar and sends electrical

signals to the pump to regulate insulin release.

Researchers tested the device in two people and found that this

artificial pancreas functioned successfully for 48 hours. It could be

available in 5 years.