THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

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: -Automated insulin delivery (AID) devices are also known as hybrid closed-loop systems. They consist of three parts: a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), an insulin pump, and an algorithm (brain) connecting the devices.

Detailed explanation-2: -CGMS comprises the three following parts: A sensor that measures interstitial glucose levels, a receiver or monitor that displays data, and a transmitter that enables the communication between the other two components. Nowadays, CGMS can be used alone or in combination with an insulin pump.

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