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2019-08-22 10.25.26

It was rough last night. The CGMS woke me up several times last night to address minor hypoglycemia. I got up several times to test my BG and treat with a box of juice. I need mucho coffee.…

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The Hybrid Closed-Loop System: Evolution and Practical Applications

This paper validates some of my experiences using this insulin pump over the last 16 months. Abstract Achievement of well-controlled blood glucose is essential for preventing complications in patients with type 1 diabetes. Since the inception of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, the aim has been to develop an artificial pancreas, with the ability to use an automated algorithm to deliver one or more hormones in response to blood glucose with the intent to keep blood sugar as close to a…

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