University Hospital of Montpellier researchers, led by Eric Renard, are developing a sensor/app “artificial pancreas” system for diabetics.
The sensor continuously monitors glucose. The data is sent to a phone, where an algorithm calculates insulin needed, and to a pump, which then delivers the correct amount of insulin.
So far, the system has only been tested on 21 patients for 1 month, where the results were promising. Obviously, much more research is needed. The next stage will involve 240 child and adult patients, who will use the device for 6 months.