Chinese scientists unveil coin-sized artificial pancreas prototype for diabetes care
Researchers at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China published a paper on September 29 describing a wearable device that combines glucose sensing and insulin delivery.
Device design and function
The new prototype integrates a glucose sensor and an insulin micropump into a single coin-sized unit. This smartphone-controlled system eliminates the need for patients to wear two separate patches currently required by commercial systems. The device was tested on mice rather than humans during this initial phase.
Publication details and scope
The team presented their findings in a paper released in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering. They describe the invention as a wearable closed-loop insulin micropump designed for diabetes therapy. The researchers state that this technology paves the way for fully autonomous mini artificial pancreas systems.
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