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Comment on Even my A1C would improve on the artificial pancreas! by James Stewart

James Stewart — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:11:37 +0000

I am 71, have a Ph.D. in engineering, and have had diabetes for 25 years. I use the medtronics pump. I have tried the Medtronics continous monitering system but found it was adjusting insulin differently from my pump. I am able to maintain a 6.5 A1C but find my current meter readings to be consistantly at about 150-250 and autmatically adjust Basel and Bolis for delivery through the pump system.

In the past, I have severe fluctuations resulting in falls, periods of blackout, and hosbital visits. But these seem to be adjusted for.

I am still very weak and can not take extended walks or gardening.

I am quite capable of understing the requirements of testing protocal and wonder if the pancreas research might be appropiant in my health regimen.

James Stewart, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Northern Illinois University

Comment on Wouldn't it be nice: My day living with the artificial pancreas by Susan RN

Susan RN — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:52:11 +0000

What a relief to know that something so wonderful is in the works for me and my fellow type 1 diabetics! I have had diabetes for twleve years now and reading this article gives me goosebumps to know that someday in the near future my prayers might be answered. Keep up the good work and updates : )

Comment on Wouldn't it be nice: My day living with the artificial pancreas by Kathi B

Kathi B — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:15:28 +0000

Thank you for sharing your feedback – it gives me so much hope. My 14 y/o daughter often is looking for news on research and has such hopes and dreams for the day when she won’t have to live each moment always thinking about her diabetes, BS #’s, insulin,… she prays for the day that she can try this technology. Sincerely, Kathi B.

Comment on Wouldn't it be nice: My day living with the artificial pancreas by Prakash Thakrar, 919998007888, India

Prakash Thakrar, 919998007888, India — Fri, 21 May 2010 06:01:57 +0000

Thanks for sharing news regarding hope for total cure for JDs.

Please keep in touch with latest developments.

Regards,

Prakash Thakrar
Father of Juvenile Diabetic Son
India

Comment on Wouldn't it be nice: My day living with the artificial pancreas by Jason

Jason — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:57:30 +0000

This is such exciting news for us. I think it will soon be a reality that our son Jacob, diagnosed at age 14 months about a year ago, may be able to wear one to school!!! Thank you so much and please feel free to contact us, we’re right down 81 in Roanoke.

Jason and Heather Flassing

Comment on Even my A1C would improve on the artificial pancreas! by jdrfadmin

jdrfadmin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:53:05 +0000

Hi Ruth Ann – you can find out about clinical trials by registering at http://www.trials.jdrf.org.

Comment on Even my A1C would improve on the artificial pancreas! by Ruth Ann Johnson

Ruth Ann Johnson — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:15:47 +0000

Yes…this is amazing and so very exciting. My son has type 1 diabetes and is about to turn 18. He was diagnosed at age 12. He is wanting to go into the aviation field of flying drones. This would be an answer to prayer…what a miracle this would be. Is there anyway to allow him to be apart of this study and receive this close loop system? Also, is there a way to invest in this new system?

Comment on Wouldn't it be nice: My day living with the artificial pancreas by Penny

Penny — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:52:13 +0000

Thanks for the update on the progress. Also thank you so much for helping out. You are giving hope to so many. I hope one day this will help my two kids that are Type 1 live life without complications. Good luck with everything keep the updates coming.

Comment on Even my A1C would improve on the artificial pancreas! by Fran DIckinson

Fran DIckinson — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:44:58 +0000

I have a medtronic paradym insulin pump that links to their CGM. While it is good, I find it is sometimes way off from the readings I get from my glucometer. This is especially true when blood sugars are rising or falling quickly. How does this relate to your experience in the closed loop system research you participated in? Anyone else with similar or different experiences?

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