An artificial pancreas which helps Type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar levels has been created by Cambridge scientists. The announcement comes just days after the NHS gave the green light to using a different artificial pancreas for Type 1 diabetes sufferers.
Researchers say the latest device, powered by an algorithm, doubled the amount of time during which patients' blood sugar levels were on target. It also halved the time they spent with blood sugar that was too high.
The device, which was created by University of Cambridge scientists, combines an off-the-shelf glucose monitor and insulin pump with an app developed by the team, known as CamAPS HX. The app predicts how much insulin is needed to keep blood glucose at healthy levels.
