Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This report provides an overview of diabetes with corresponding treatment, especially emphasizing the rising technology, coupling of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and insulin pumps. The report first provides some background information on diabetes. Then, it introduces the CGM and insulin pump technology with their basic mechanisms and functions, major players, and products. Moreover, the report examines the coupling of insulin pumps with CGM sensors, highlighting this combination as a more efficient and convenient method for maintaining blood sugar levels. The basic mechanisms of this coupling and the key companies involved are discussed. Moreover, the clinical safety and effectiveness of combining CGM and insulin pumps are addressed. Finally, the paper discusses current challenges and potential solutions for these advanced diabetes management technologies. The paper aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of how these devices enhance patient outcomes and the dynamics of their operational mechanisms.
Source: Theoretical and Natural Science
Author: Mingyu Zhang
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408416801