Artificial pancreas
Artificial Pancreas
The Artificial Pancreas (pronunciation: /ɑːr.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl pænˈkriː.əs/) is a technology in development to help people with Diabetes regulate their Blood glucose level. The system is also referred to as a closed-loop control, automated insulin delivery, bionic pancreas, or bio-artificial pancreas.
Etymology
The term "Artificial Pancreas" is derived from the Greek words "artificium" meaning "made by art" and "pankreas" meaning "all flesh", referring to the organ's function in the body. The term was coined to describe a device that mimics the glucose-regulating function of a healthy pancreas.
Function
An Artificial Pancreas is designed to automatically monitor and regulate blood glucose levels. It is a system that connects a Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with an Insulin pump, directed by a sophisticated computer program. The CGM continuously monitors blood glucose levels and sends this information to the insulin pump, which adjusts the insulin delivery rate as needed.
Related Terms
- Diabetes: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period.
- Insulin: A hormone produced in the pancreas which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Continuous glucose monitor (CGM): A device used for monitoring blood glucose on a continual basis by people with diabetes.
- Insulin pump: A medical device used for the administration of insulin in the treatment of diabetes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artificial pancreas
- Wikipedia's article - Artificial pancreas
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