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Artificial pancreas device has significantly changed the way of managing diabetes

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  The invention of an artificial pancreas has changed the lives of millions of people who must now manage their diabetes. There have been many advancements in diabetes research over the past 20 years and one of those has been the introduction of the electronic monitoring system called the e-pghd. The e-pghd uses a glucose monitoring system that records daily blood glucose levels and sends this information directly to a small hand-held monitor that is attached to wrist. It has revolutionized the way that diabetics manage their own disease.     Another important advancement in the field of diabetes management has been the introduction of glucose monitoring equipment called digital health reading strips. These strips have been available for about five years and they are incredibly accurate. One of the key advancements in the field of diabetes management has been the development of the closed-loop system. The closed-loop system means that instead of constantly o...