Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Study Shows Sensor-augmented Insulin Pump Therapy Reduces Rate of Severe Hypoglycemic Events

Using an insulin pump with a sensor that suspends insulin delivery when blood glucose falls below a set threshold showed reduction in the rate of severe and moderate hypoglycemia among patients with type 1 diabetes and impaired awareness of hypoglycemia, reveals a study in the September 25 issue of iJAMA/i. Hypoglycemia is a critical obstacle to the care of patients with type 1 diabetes. Sensor-augmented pump therapy with an automated insulin suspension or ...

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