Automatic suspension of insulin delivery via insulin pumps reduces hypoglycemia
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 13:31
in Health & Medicine
An automated on/off feature built into insulin pump systems can suspend insulin delivery when it detects low blood glucose levels (via continuous glucose monitoring), significantly reducing the severity and duration of hypoglycemia in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.