MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose all basic components for an artificial pancreas
A
Glucose monitor, insulin reservoir, insulin pump
B
Glucose monitor, insulin pump, algorithm for insulin delivery
C
Insulin reservoir, insulin pump, algorithm for insulin delivery
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An automated insulin delivery system consists of three distinct components: a continuous glucose monitor to determine blood sugar levels, a pump to deliver insulin, and an algorithm that uses the data from the CGM to send commands to the pump.

Detailed explanation-2: -Real-time CGMs. These systems are made up of three components: the sensor (a small wire catheter that is inserted under the skin on your arm or abdomen), a transmitter that attaches to the sensor, and a handheld receiver and/or smartphone that displays your glucose data in real time.

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