"Bionic pancreas shows promise in trials"

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The comments at the bottom of the article are not too encouraging. The Echo system mentioned in the comments looks promising.

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Stem cell researchers at Harvard University have devised a method for creating large quantities of human insulin-producing beta cells, which could soon lead to a cure for type 1 diabetes as well as a new treatment for type 2 diabetes. The cells are currently being trialled in animals and non-human primates with hopes human trials could take place in the near future.

Source: http://www.gizmag.com/stem-cell-diab...a-cells/34221/
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