Thousands with Type 1 diabetes in England to receive 'artificial pancreas'

Children and adults in England living with Type 1 diabetes are set to receive an "artificial pancreas" in a world-first initiative being rolled out by the NHS.

The "ground-breaking" device continually monitors a person's blood glucose, then automatically adjusts the amount of insulin given to them through a pump.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/thousands-with-type-1-diabetes-in-england-to-receive-artificial-pancreas-13106304

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