Health · 19 May 2026
NHS artificial pancreas narrows diabetes care gap
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People with type 1 diabetes now have fairer access to treatment, narrowing ethnic and socioeconomic inequality. The NHS has rolled out an artificial pancreas system for patients across England and Wales. This device combines a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump, easing the burden of managing blood sugar levels.
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