[Diabetes-Talk] article about the artificial pancreas helping children by NIH

Tue May 2 01:04:23 UTC 2023

Diabetes Talk Group:

Walter, I much agree that the DAN  organization is senior heavy and information provided may lean this way, and more power to those who do post, so thank you! 
Some of us very much interested in this list serve, do still work so not at that inspired age of wisdom, yet and the desire to post is willing but not always able. 

Like I said, very much appreciate people's input so I will do just that as I have some time for a bit. 

The automated pumps and CGM's are also worn by some of us of middle age, or slightly above (laugh, laugh) for the exact same reasons that the younger generations are being encouraged, to lessen the complications in later years of the disease and also for the better quality of life from the control during each day. 

And what can be looked at now, is called, the time in range for people wearing these systems. 
Endo's have stated that the more times the blood sugars are within the range of, let's say, 75 to 160 (Time in Range or TIR), which is able to be collected on these pump systems, it is more benefitting for the diabetic than the  single result of the A1c which is taken once every 3 months; thus another reason for needing accessible pumps and CGM's. 
I kind of think what might help this sight, is if everyone on this list serve could get more friends or interested parties to join this list serve not too mention, of course, the $10 to join DAN, Diabetic Action Network, than more information can be shared, more questions can be answered and concerns about their blindness and diabetes can be addressed as well. 

I know it's not a lot, but have invited 2 people in the last few months and they keep saying, they are interested, so it's up to me to keep sincerely inviting them, knowing that they too would greatly benefit.

As I have said, I really like this sight and do appreciate the conversations that do transpire. So thanks to all of you who contribute😊 

Best Wishes, 
Mary 
NFB, Accessible Insulin Pump Task Force member 

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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] article about the artificial pancreas helping children by NIH

FYI, I found this to be very interesting. Read below and open the link for more information.

Article:

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In type 1 diabetes, your body mistakenly attacks and destroys certain cells in your own pancreas. These cells normally make a molecule called insulin.
Without insulin, the sugar glucose builds up in your blood. This can cause serious health problems.

Current treatments for type 1 diabetes include frequent testing of blood glucose and insulin injections. But researchers have been working on a new approach called artificial pancreas systems. These automated systems contain a blood glucose monitor and an insulin pump. The monitor provides constant feedback to the pump. The pump then supplies insulin to the body when needed.

Past studies showed that such systems work well in adults and older children. Scientists tested an artificial pancreas system in 68 children, ages 2 to 5, with type 1 diabetes. They compared their blood glucose levels with those of 34 children receiving standard care.

After three months, children with the artificial pancreas showed more stable blood glucose levels than the kids getting standard care. They had about three more hours per day of better blood glucose control. The benefits were greatest during the night, when kids would be sleeping.

“Artificial pancreas systems have the potential to improve all-day blood glucose control in these young patients,” says NIH diabetes expert Dr.
Guillermo Arreaza-Rubín. “This could help ease concerns about the long-term effects of type 1 diabetes on children’s health.”

More study is needed to see how well the artificial pancreas system works in young kids over long periods of time.

Link:

Artificial Pancreas Helps Kids With Diabetes | NIH News in Health <https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2023/05/artificial-pancreas-helps-kids-diabete
s> 

I believe that our organization is senior heavy and we provide information related to the senior population. It is very obvious that more and more young people is developing diabetes and I believe that we should do more to inform our youth about diabetes. Diabetes Action Network, what do you say???

Sincerely,

Walter Mitchell

President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network

(513) 250-2432

 <mailto:Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com

Purpose:

The Diabetes Action Network Educate, Empower and Inspire blind and visually impaired people to independently and confidently manage diabetes!