DIABETIC Brits could be spared painful insulin jabs thanks to “artificial pancreas” technology set to roll out on the NHS. The cutting-edge “closed loop” system uses a sensor and insulin pump to au…
Insulin is a hormone that lowers levels of glucose in the blood, which rise when you eat – when they are too high it can cause nerve, eye and organ damage and even deadly comas.
“NICE’s draft guidance is a step towards ensuring people have access to the technologies they can benefit from most.
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