The "Free Dictionary" online defines "artificial" as "Made by humans, especially in imitation of something natural".
Artificial. Artificial flowers. Artificial sweeteners. Artificial limbs. And now....the artificial pancreas. Or can I say, "And NOW, the ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS!!!"
Face it, I'm human just like all the rest. I get excited about a lot of things but especially about things that affect me and those I love. There was a much publicized news program last night about a new breakthrough for Type l diabetics....the artificial pancreas. The Husband and I listened intently. Often we have heard of various "things" that research in the world of diabetes was "discovering". Almost 25 years ago as our family was at the local children's hospital learning to live with Type 1 diabetes, the big deal was a new blood sugar monitor that was greater and more advanced. Well, since that day, there have been many even more and more advanced. Even I, a Type 2 diabetic, have a new monitor that my insurance recommended and supplied that can do far and above what I know how to do with it.
The artificial pancreas is so much more. The thoughts of The Girl being able to live a "normal" life without adjusting insulin doses and counting carbs and such of everything that goes in her mouth seems like a miracle. Yes, one of those miracles that we think we don't see often. In fact, the news program says it is the biggest breakthrough in diabetes research since the discovery of insulin in the 1920's.....even bigger than the wonderful insulin pump The Girl wears all the time now. The Girl calls it her "pancreas" in a box. This new breakthrough would be a artificially "real" pancreas in a box. BIG DEAL for sure. It could be FDA approved as early as next year!
So we continue to carry on as we look forward to the day this becomes a reality for so many millions of young and old alike. And can I recognize the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) for their efforts? Yep, I can. And can I say thanks to the Lord for giving the knowledge to those who research? Without a doubt, I can.
If you want to read the story or see the news clip, you can to to www.wsbtv.com (search for artificial pancreas) or find it here (will have to type in browser as I don't have mental technology to make it a link on my blog):
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/medical-breakthrough-could-help-millions-diabetes-/nmDYw/
Happy, happy, happy.
Artificial. Artificial flowers. Artificial sweeteners. Artificial limbs. And now....the artificial pancreas. Or can I say, "And NOW, the ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS!!!"
Face it, I'm human just like all the rest. I get excited about a lot of things but especially about things that affect me and those I love. There was a much publicized news program last night about a new breakthrough for Type l diabetics....the artificial pancreas. The Husband and I listened intently. Often we have heard of various "things" that research in the world of diabetes was "discovering". Almost 25 years ago as our family was at the local children's hospital learning to live with Type 1 diabetes, the big deal was a new blood sugar monitor that was greater and more advanced. Well, since that day, there have been many even more and more advanced. Even I, a Type 2 diabetic, have a new monitor that my insurance recommended and supplied that can do far and above what I know how to do with it.
The artificial pancreas is so much more. The thoughts of The Girl being able to live a "normal" life without adjusting insulin doses and counting carbs and such of everything that goes in her mouth seems like a miracle. Yes, one of those miracles that we think we don't see often. In fact, the news program says it is the biggest breakthrough in diabetes research since the discovery of insulin in the 1920's.....even bigger than the wonderful insulin pump The Girl wears all the time now. The Girl calls it her "pancreas" in a box. This new breakthrough would be a artificially "real" pancreas in a box. BIG DEAL for sure. It could be FDA approved as early as next year!
So we continue to carry on as we look forward to the day this becomes a reality for so many millions of young and old alike. And can I recognize the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) for their efforts? Yep, I can. And can I say thanks to the Lord for giving the knowledge to those who research? Without a doubt, I can.
If you want to read the story or see the news clip, you can to to www.wsbtv.com (search for artificial pancreas) or find it here (will have to type in browser as I don't have mental technology to make it a link on my blog):
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/medical-breakthrough-could-help-millions-diabetes-/nmDYw/
Happy, happy, happy.
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