Boris Kovatchev: Artificial Pancreas Could Help Diabetics

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After 45 years of managing with Type 1 diabetes, this would be such a God send, especially for those who have difficulty waking during a low blood sugar encounter at night. I look forward to further progress in this area. Keep up the good work. By the way I don't buy into or choose the word or condition of "suffering" but I suppose it is all relative and your point of view.

lorraine of UT 1:48PM February 06, 2010

Our son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 2 years ago at the age of 11. He is a trooper and manages his diabetes wonderfully. His last A1C was 6.9%. We get up with him every night to ensure his blood sugar doesn't "bottom" out. The artificial pancreas would be a blessing to our family and many others with Type 1 diabetes.

Joy & Darrell Mullins of FL 9:27PM February 05, 2010

I pray and hope that all of our prayers , type 1 diabetes sufferers have been answered. please Email me with any new iformations regarding the subject thanks.

HUSNI ABOU-SAAB of NY 7:32PM February 05, 2010

Nice article Lindsay, the work of Boris Kovatchev is a great thing for those suffering from diabetes. I also read another great article on this subject at endocrinetoday.com that your readers might be interested in: http://www.endocrinetoday.com/view.aspx?rid=43543

Lloyd B of NJ 10:12AM December 14, 2009

I am 31years old and was diagnosed 7years ago. i would like to know when do you think the trial will be finalised. please e-mail as soon as.
Many thanks

Shantell 6:11AM September 22, 2009

I am very exited to know about Artificial Pancreas. Really is it possible. Please mail me the detailed about Artificial Pancreas. Thanks.

Tareeque ul Islam 4:52AM September 09, 2009

Soy mamá de Julieta (diabetes desde 10 años actualmente tiene 15 años) y me gustaría recibir toda la información que puedan brindarme sobre este proyecto.
Desde ya muchas gracias
Viviana
Patagonia Argentina

Viviana Podlesch 7:46PM September 06, 2009

Being a diabetic with 2 diabetic children keeps us all busy--and financially challenged. What is the projected cost of an artificial pancreas? (The 3 of us use syringes because pumps are out of our pocketbooks.)

Naomi of ID 5:11PM September 05, 2009

I would like to know more about under skin sensors and associated reading devices.In process control technology you can always achieve target set point (in diabetes control say 110 mg/dL) using PID (integral and derivative control)
Iam a diabetic patient using insulin.Also control system engr for more than 10 years.Would like to help out in this research.

Sharad Desai of MA 1:16PM August 29, 2009

My son was diag. at age 16 and is 17 now. He plays football on both sides of line. He had 111 tackles last year. His health is great and his a1c is around 6. His sugars are under control. Think he may still be producing insulin. Could he be of help in this research. We want to find a way to help in this research. Please email me back.

Charlotte Gilmore of GA 11:56AM August 21, 2009