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An update on closed loop systems from Healthline

I saw some stats on some recent trials on closed loop systems, showing the mean hba1c achieved was 7.3% which would be good for some but too high for many I think.

I wonder to what extent the user can have an influence on their levels.

No doubt that these will be the future treatment though.

Here is a link to the blog
https://blogs.diabetes.org.uk/?p=4820
 
Good to see so may organisations working on this.

I think cost to the end user will be critical. I like the fact that Bigfoot is talking about a monthly subscription model. I can't see it being low enough for the NHS to fund for a considerable time though. At least not while they judge benefits mainly by HbA1c and don't take reduction of hypos & quality of life into account. And while the current economic climate continues of course.

I can just about fund my Dexcom but I doubt any of these would be within my reach.
All very exciting nevertheless!
 
Whilst pumps are limited to current variants of rapid insulin that take 40 mins to kick in and with an action profile running for 4 hours, I think the system is going to be hard pressed for a while yet to beat an experienced T1 using all the techniques discussed in this forum. That said the best programmes now beat the best humans in chess so will get there one day.
 
I tend to agree with steve_p6. As an old timer T1 (58 years in and counting) I have seen personal blood-testing and the bolus system as liberation and a continuing challenge at the same time. It takes time and care to tend to your levels; however, I would be happy to try a system, though I think as they stand they may not deal with the unexpected as well as I presently can...
 
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