Many experts refer to diabetes as the accelerating epidemic as they see more and more cases worldwide. They are finding a particularly dangerous increase in African Americans and children. However, treatment has come a long way. Dr. Phillip Levin from Mercy Medical Center says while most patients are still on insulin shots, the pump is the wave of the future. He says the pump can largely recreate what your body should have been doing.
Pumps are now easier to use and smaller.
Some operate by remote control and others are waterproof. A new glucose monitor keeps track of blood make-up without the trauma and damage of multiple finger sticks. It is hoped the glucose monitor and the pump will be merged into one system. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.