The Artificial Pancreas
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-06-28-diabetes28_ST_N.htm
She was excited beyond belief and asked, "so I could eat and drink and not have to prick my finger all day". Not even flinching at the fact that she would still have to wear a device and still have to prick, but the possibility of eating without thinking about it was thrilling to her. I am more excited about the catching the highs and lows and tighter blood sugar controls. I told her because it is going to be available in a few years (it will become a reality) and it will give the walk she plans to do in the fall even more meaning. JDRF is the non-profit doing the research for the technology.
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