We are joined by Dr. Roman Havorka of Cambridge University, a worldwide leader in closed loop technology, to discuss his work on the artificial pancreas project. This conversation happened on October 24, 2020.
00:00 Intro
06:25 Cambridge Closed Loop Systems
09:30 Clinical Trial Results
14:00 Ongoing Studies
16:45 Case Study: Young Child
20:20 CamAPS FX
23:35 CamAPS FX: Algorithm Details
32:55 CamAPS FX: Success Stories!
34:45 Comparison with other AID systems
37:55 Regulatory Status & Costs
42:50 Q & A
Thank you to Dr. Havorka! For more interesting discussions about Looping and Diabetes, please join our Loop and Learn Facebook group!
BIO:
Dr. Roman Hovorka is Professor of Metabolic Technology at the Institute of Metabolic Science and Department of Paediatrics at Cambridge University in the UK. He has made seminal contributions to diabetes technology including the “Artificial Pancreas”.
He is a mathematician and physiological modeller and is recognized to be among the world leaders in the development of the artificial pancreas. His work spearheaded the medical and social acceptance of the artificial pancreas as a novel treatment paradigm and his studies were the first to evaluate the artificial pancreas during free living conditions in adults and youth.
He developed the CamAPS FX closed loop system (Advanced Therapeutics) which uses the DanaRS pump by Sooil.
*Disclaimer*
The Loop app is a do-it-yourself closed loop algorithm and user interface, developed through the work of community volunteers. While it may seem obvious, please consult with your health care professional regarding your diabetes management. IMPORTANT: Please understand that this project is (1) highly experimental and (2) not approved for therapy. You take full responsibility for building and running this system and do so at your own risk.
