Closed Loop Insulin Delivery-Closed Loop Insulin Delivery

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In the video, Sue Brown, an endocrinologist from the University of Virginia, discusses the practical management of closed-loop insulin delivery devices. She explains that there have been significant advancements in this area, with new devices coming onto the market. However, she acknowledges that there can be confusion about how to use these devices due to their different nuances.<br /><br />Brown discusses the different buttons that can be adjusted on these devices, including carb ratios, correction factors, duration of insulin action, basal rates, and target ranges. She explains that each device has its own specific settings and parameters that can be adjusted to optimize the system. She emphasizes that the most important element of these systems is the target range, which is set by the algorithm and can affect insulin delivery.<br /><br />Brown also addresses common questions and scenarios related to these devices, such as managing postprandial hyperglycemia, preventing hypoglycemia during exercise, and adapting the devices for individuals with specific needs like gastroparesis or pregnancy.<br /><br />Overall, the video provides an overview of the different closed-loop insulin delivery devices, their settings, and how to optimize their use.

Keywords

closed-loop insulin delivery devices

practical management

advancements

new devices

device settings

parameters

target range

algorithm

postprandial hyperglycemia


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