Boris Kovatchev: Artificial Pancreas Could Help Diabetics

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I'm a type I diabetic for 22 years and work long hours (16 hour shifts, 2-3 times a week), which allow me little or no time for anything else. I wear an insulin pump but it is still very difficult to manage and control my diabetes. I am interested in participating in a trail study. I'd like more information on the study and who to contact in my area. This is an exciting and hopeful breakthrough for diabetics.

Hattie Williams of IL 1:28PM July 12, 2009

This is wonderful!! I have been a type 1 diabetic for 30 years I am now 40 and on a pump for the last 10 years. I live in San Antonio Texas and want to be a part of this. Please send me info. Thank you!

Angela Castanon of TX 3:47PM July 11, 2009

I am interested in becoming a participate in this Artificial Pancreas Study. Please provide me the details I need to be aware of and to inform if there is a participating facility in the Maryland area?
Thanks

Soraya Druitt of MD 12:21PM July 10, 2009

I have been a type 1 diabetic for 50 years. Are there any Hospitals in Minnesota doing the test. I would be interested in part of this project.

Bill Cronk of MN 10:45AM July 10, 2009

How does one become a participant in this study? What other universities in the US are participating?

Beatrice Huey of AR 10:15AM July 10, 2009

How does one become a part of this study? Which other universities in the US are participating?

Beatrice Huey of AR 10:12AM July 10, 2009

My 18 year old daughter has had Type 1 Diabetes for 2 1/2 years and is having a terrible time emotionally and physically. She has said often that she wishes there was a transplant program. If there is a need for more participants I would love the hear about it. This is great news.

Jamie Wohlleber of TN 9:40AM July 10, 2009

Borris,
Who is the maker of the pump and the other device ? I am very interested in investing in the company. Is the company on the NYSE? This is going to be huge when it takes off. I see this as being very BIG. I want to be part of this. THanks.

Jeremy Funderburk of VA 5:36AM July 10, 2009

I would be very interested in participating in any further trials of this system. Please provide contact information if Dr. Kovatchev is seeking additional participants.

Chris Lynch of NC 5:10PM July 09, 2009