A New Insulin Pump- Paradigm Veo

There are many types of insulin pumps and generally, they work well. The only problem with the currently available insulin pumps is that they are not able to simultaneously sense blood sugar levels and change the insulin release accordingly. People who use insulin pumps have to prick themselves frequently in order to check blood glucose levels. Now, Medtronic has designed an insulin pump that mimics the human pancreas. The pump - called the Paradigm Veo - automatically stops the flow of insulin to the body if blood sugar levels fall too low.

This is fantastic news. The major problem with current insulin pumps is that many people frequently develop too low sugar levels and never know about it. Now this new pump is designed to help prevent hypoglycemic attacks - commonly known as "hypos" - which can leave diabetics in a coma and can be lethal.

Studies in England reveals that Paradigm Veo alerts the patient if their glucose levels drop too low, and stops them from getting more insulin if they do not respond to the alert.

The pump has all the latest technology and will have a great impact on diabetics and quality of life. The pump is designed to give the diabetic more flexibility and reduce anxiety about frequent blood glucose monitoring. Further, studies show that the pump can maintain normal levels of glucose without too much hassle.