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Join Tom Brobson as he shares his firsthand experience in the Artificial Pancreas Clinical Trials, discussing its importance, evolution since 2007, and the promising future it holds. Explore the impact on blood sugar levels and the potential benefits of this innovative technology. Discover how the next generation of sensors and insulin delivery approaches aim to transform diabetes management. Your support is vital, so join us in this insightful session!
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BIONIC MAN: My experience in the Artificial Pancreas Clinical Trials Tom Brobson JDRF
Session Overview • Why an artificial pancreas? • When it started. • Where it is now… • What the future holds…
Why is an Artificial Pancreas Important? 36% of day too high + 5% of day too low ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 41% of the day spent “out of bounds”
2007: Me v. Artificial Pancreas • 9:30 pm to 8:00 am – btwn 80 & 110 • 48% less insulin! • Shut off my basal!?!? • Lows: 6 v. 1 • Highs: 1 v. 1 • Time out of range: 1 hour v. 4 hours
2012 • Five Guys Cheeseburger & some fries! • Hot Fudge Sundae • Running around all day • Watching TV • Hanging Out!
So what’s next? • More testing & development • More trials – think big • Next Generation Sensors • New Approaches to Insulin Delivery • Multi-hormone Your Support is Vital: Join Us!
Q & A Your Support is Vital: Join Us!