Groundbreaking ‘artificial pancreas’ set to transform lives of NHS diabetes patients in ‘world first’ [Video]

TENS of thousands of Brits with type 1 diabetes are set to receive artificial pancreases on the NHS in a world-first.

Patients with the condition will be offered the groundbreaking device that could spell an end to daily injections.

It continually monitors a person’s blood glucose, then automatically adjusts the amount of insulin given to them through a pump.

Dr Clare Hambling, of NHS England, said: “This transformative technology holds the power to redefine the lives of those with type 1 diabetes.”

Professor Partha Kar, NHS national speciality advisor for diabetes, said: “The national roll out is great news for everyone with type 1 diabetes.

“This futuristic technology not only improves medical care but also enhances the quality of life for those affected.”

Around 220,000 Brits live with type 1 diabetes, including actor James Norton and former Prime Minister Theresa May.

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