Artificial pancreas: New hope for diabetics?

Diabetes severely restricts the lives of those affected. However, new results could lead to a breakthrough in diabetes research: An artificial pancreas could automatically deliver the required amount of insulin to the body!

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system kills most of its insulin-producing beta cells. As insulin regulates our blood glucose, type 1 diabetics must regularly inject the hormone.

The daily life of a diabetic is usually quite strictly planned, because every meal taken has an effect on the blood sugar content. This strongly restricts life in many areas.