Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders

Clinical and Preclinical Pancreas immunology and islet function

Artificial pancreas can refer to any of the following technologies that attempt to replicate pancreatic endocrine functions: The most common meaning of "artificial pancreas" is automated insulin delivery systems, as diabetes mellitus is the most common disease of pancreatic dysfunction. An artificial pancreas is a man-made device that, like a human pancreas, is designed to release insulin in response to changing blood glucose levels. Artificial pancreas systems are being researched as a potential treatment option for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients. There are three main artificial pancreas systems being worked on by researchers:

• Closed-loop artificial pancreas
• Bionic pancreas
• Implanted artificial pancreas