Paradigm Veo is made by Medtronic and is only available in the UK for diabetics who already are using the older insulin pumps. The great advantage of this latest machine is that it comes with a dynamic continuous blood sugar monitoring capability.
In the UK, the pump currently sells for $5 000 but the price is expected to drop slightly in the near future. The Paradigm Veo is only suitable for type 1 diabetics and will be of great benefit for children.
Until a cure for type 1 diabetes is obtained, the paradigm Veo will make a major difference in the quality of lives of type 1 diabetics. Achieving normal blood glucose levels, avoiding diabetic complications, not having to frequently prick the fingers and checking blood sugars will hopefully be a thing of the past for a few diabetic patients.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
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.
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.
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