implants

Scientists have created the first “cyborg” pancreas implants to treat type 1 diabetes. The clusters of insulin-producing “islet” cells interlaced with electronics — called “cyborg pancreatic organoids” — could be …

NatureLab-made islet cell implants sail through diabetes trials, but are they ready yet?First-in-human studies provide hope that islet replacement therapies derived from stem cells will prove safe and effective in …

MIT engineers have designed a new emergency implant to protect people with type 1 diabetes from life-threatening hypoglycemia. A quarter-sized device sits under the skin and releases a dose of …

Hypoglycemia – Conditions where hypoglycemia levels can feel dizzy, weak and unstable can catch you with surprise. It often occurs due to excessive insulin, whether it is produced by your …

A multi-institutional team of researchers, including two Northwestern University engineers, has received the largest grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to rapidly advance the development of …