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Development of the artificial pancreas for people with type 1 diabetes

Briefing published December 2018

Overview

This briefing has been prepared by JDRF in advance of the adjournment debate ‘Development of the artificial pancreas for people with type 1 diabetes’.

Artificial Pancreas systems have a number of benefits for both physical and mental health. People with type 1 diabetes having access to both the right technology and the right support can be life changing. It can help people better control their condition and can save the NHS money through reduced complications. People with type 1 diabetes deserve to get the type 1 diabetes technology and support they want and need on the NHS.

Full briefing

Read the full report – JDRF briefing: Development of the artificial pancreas for people with type 1 diabetes (pdf file)

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