ISSN:
1741-0444
Keywords:
Artificial pancreas
;
Glucose sensor
;
Implantable insulin pump
;
Piezoelectric dosing valve
;
Telecommunication
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The artificial implantable pancreas is seen as the optimal means of therapy in patients with severe diabetes mellitus. The implantable pancreas consists of three modules; (i) the dosing unit, (ii) the control circuit and (iii) a glucose sensor for the realisation of a feedback system. Intensive research has been devoted to essential items, such as a dosing valve with only minimal susceptibility to interference, the design of an electrochemical sensor for continuously monitoring the glucose leve!, and design criteria for data transfer between an external programmer/monitor and the implant.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02443331
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