The NHS is now assessing which patients will benefit the most from the artificial pancreas, drawing from a pool of nearly 300,000 individuals, who are suffering from type 1 diabetes in the UK. The ...

“Patients in NHS Lothian are not getting access to this equipment, when they would be if they lived in another health board. Insulin pumps prevent diabetes health complications in the future ...

The system uses a glucose sensor under the skin to automatically calculate how much insulin is delivered via a pump. Health assessors said it was the best way of controlling diabetes, barring a cure.

Professor Partha Kar, national specialty adviser for diabetes at NHS England. In type 1 diabetes, a person’s blood glucose level becomes too high (hyperglycaemia) because there is no, or very little, ...

Insulin pumps are wearable devices that people with diabetes use to deliver insulin. They are connected to a spot on your body and continuously give insulin for 2 to 4 days. An insulin pump is a ...

There are two types of insulin pumps: the tethered pump and the patch pump. When it comes to efficiency, they both work the same, so choosing the model really comes down to preference.

FDA issues recall statement on insulin pump app after glitch causes more than 200 injuries The FDA said there were 224 injuries related to the app crash as of April 15.

Blair Brenner has been an insulin-dependent Type 1 diabetic for more than 40 years and hasn’t always had the disease under control. She’s been hospitalized for diabetic complications and found ...

If the insulin dose you take isn't enough to lower high blood sugar, your doctor may change how much you take and how you take it. For instance, they may ask you to: Increase your dose.

In a Facebook post, the NHS shared a reminder, writing: "If you've hit the big 40, it's time to check for the big type 2. If you're white and over 40, you're at higher risk of type 2 diabetes." ...