Mind the Loop
Ros, Nick and Pantelis met at the Institute of Biomedical engineering to discuss type 1 diabetes. Pantelis is developing an artificial pancreas – a silicon chip which has the potential to replace the function of pancreatic beta cells. This technology could provide a replacement for the type of insulin pump used by Ros, who spoke about her careful management of diabetes through an “open loop” system, which depends on her monitoring the pump. As a doctor in the NHS, Nick spoke about how closing the loop on the management of diabetes could change patients’ relationship with their doctors. All three offered a different perspective on diabetes, and shared their experiences of managing it. Steve filmed the discussion, and Tobie asked some questions. A short film called Mind the Loop will be available soon.
