The “artificial pancreas” is making headlines in diabetic communities. People are claiming that it will all but eliminate diabetes from our existence. The JDRF campaign says it will be like becoming a “bionic” diabetic and many groups are hoping it will give more freedom to people living with diabetes.
But what is an “artificial pancreas”? And where do you get one?
The short answer is that the artificial pancreas is a combination of devices and technologies designed to automatically deliver insulin as needed using an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor. No surgeries. No extra drugs. As for availability, the US is running far behind other countries and you are most likely to see this system develop in Europe well before the United States at our current rate.
