The membrane lines a hollow coil inside the artificial pancreas.

Also, the accuracy of existing continuous glucose monitoring systems poses a problem for an artificial pancreas.

Some issues with the present performance of continuous sensing technology suggest that additional study is needed for application to the artificial pancreas:

As the state of the art for blood glucose monitoring continues to advance, so does the promise of the artificial pancreas.

In France, a human clinical trial of an artificial pancreas is underway.

A small plastic cylinder filled with cells taken from a pig may one day become an artificial pancreas for some diabetics.

When the loop is closed, the system may function as an artificial pancreas.

Cambridge University researchers develop an artificial pancreas to help regulate blood sugar levels in children with Type 1 diabetes.

Doctors who work with diabetics have been watching the progress toward an artificial pancreas with growing interest.

"The idea of an artificial pancreas is marvelous."