Took Almost 10 Years- But It's Here Now!

[Palehorse]

http://www.wthr.com/article/artificial-pancreas-could-be-life-changer-for-many-diabetics

I knew when I left the employ of a certain Pharma company that the work on this was nearly complete. That was 10 years ago, but the artificial pancreas is now a reality and undergoing human trials.

A "godsend" to those suffering from diabetes, it will automatically measure insulin levels and administer insulin as needed in most cases, eliminating the dangerous overnight periods when you are sleeping and your glucose levels drop dangerously low.

They'll charge through the nose for it I am sure, but perhaps in time, after a few million more die from this disease, the price will lower enough to put it within the reach of those that need it most and cannot afford it now.

[AbbyTC]

Wow.  This is amazing.  No more finger pricks of checking the glucose levels, either. 

[me]

I know a few people who could benifit greatly from something like this.

[Cottontail]

Like many in my family. You'd think some of these things would be taken care of in this day and age. Many are not so blessed. 

[Palehorse]

Wow.  This is amazing.  No more finger pricks of checking the glucose levels, either.

Absolutely!    I knew it was coming and the day is finally here.  I have a friend that will benefit from this right away, and I sent the article to him so that he is aware. Hopefully he can get one ASAP as it is already FDA approved for use.

I know a few people who could benifit greatly from something like this.

Send them the article and let them know it is out there. I am not sure surrounding cost or availability, but if they get in early enough they may be able to get one at reduced pricing.

As much as it pains me to see they've successfully got another project approved, I'm much more excited about the positive contributions to the quality of life for diabetics.  The disease that made my mother's life hell. . .

[AbbyTC]

My friend's 13 year old son has an insulin pump.  I"m going to send her this article in case she hasn't heard of it.  I can only imagine how much better his life would be.  It greatly improved after he had the pump, as they were constantly testing his blood and spacing out everything he ate. 

I'm sorry you're mother had to suffer so much.  I have a friend in rehab because they had to amputate part of her leg because of diabetes.  I don't think some people realize how horrible that disease is.

[Palehorse]

My friend's 13 year old son has an insulin pump.  I"m going to send her this article in case she hasn't heard of it.  I can only imagine how much better his life would be.  It greatly improved after he had the pump, as they were constantly testing his blood and spacing out everything he ate. 

I'm sorry you're mother had to suffer so much.  I have a friend in rehab because they had to amputate part of her leg because of diabetes.  I don't think some people realize how horrible that disease is.

Thank you, and I sincerely hope the boy can get one. It will be a great improvement toward his quality of life.  And will enable him to increase his normalcy a bit more than he likely is able to now.

My mother lost her legs and her eyesight, living legally blind for the last 12 years of her life. Her diabetes was also an underlying factor in her congestive heart failure as well.

I have a friend that is dealing with it too, and he has the money to get anything he needs, but to this point his diabetes is a constant issue; so much so that he has to take supplies with him everywhere he goes. Has multiple gallon baggies he puts in his briefcases, cars, office, and various places throughout his home. Uses the "pens" but still has to constantly monitor his glucose levels; which he is very good at forgetting to do and as a result the disease is winning. . . I sent the article to him and hope he gets into the program. He is wicked smart, and has held positions as VP of Land Rover Jaguar, Chrysler, etc. and is presently finishing up his doctorates degree with the University of Michigan.

It is an indiscriminate killer of humanity and it doesn't care how smart/dumb, rich/poor you are. It will kill you. . .  All of my siblings have it but thus far I have escaped it's evil embrace. I hope I never have it, but each year I seem to be edging my way toward it. 

[AbbyTC]

Thank you, and I sincerely hope the boy can get one. It will be a great improvement toward his quality of life.  And will enable him to increase his normalcy a bit more than he likely is able to now.

My mother lost her legs and her eyesight, living legally blind for the last 12 years of her life. Her diabetes was also an underlying factor in her congestive heart failure as well.

I have a friend that is dealing with it too, and he has the money to get anything he needs, but to this point his diabetes is a constant issue; so much so that he has to take supplies with him everywhere he goes. Has multiple gallon baggies he puts in his briefcases, cars, office, and various places throughout his home. Uses the "pens" but still has to constantly monitor his glucose levels; which he is very good at forgetting to do and as a result the disease is winning. . . I sent the article to him and hope he gets into the program. He is wicked smart, and has held positions as VP of Land Rover Jaguar, Chrysler, etc. and is presently finishing up his doctorates degree with the University of Michigan.

It is an indiscriminate killer of humanity and it doesn't care how smart/dumb, rich/poor you are. It will kill you. . .  All of my siblings have it but thus far I have escaped it's evil embrace. I hope I never have it, but each year I seem to be edging my way toward it. 

I certainly hope you don't end up with it.  It's sad all your siblings have it.  Would they consider getting this device if the cost isn't prohibitive? 

[me]

Absolutely!    I knew it was coming and the day is finally here.  I have a friend that will benefit from this right away, and I sent the article to him so that he is aware. Hopefully he can get one ASAP as it is already FDA approved for use.

Send them the article and let them know it is out there. I am not sure surrounding cost or availability, but if they get in early enough they may be able to get one at reduced pricing.

As much as it pains me to see they've successfully got another project approved, I'm much more excited about the positive contributions to the quality of life for diabetics.  The disease that made my mother's life hell. . .

I might just do that. One has been in the hospital since Fri and she has a couple of other issues that might shoot her out of the running for one but it might be worth a try, the other doesn't have a computer so I'll have to tell him about it when I see him.