So let’s talk about the magic of the artificial pancreas.
While I can;t give any specifics about the algorithm itself (I can’t understand it anyway), I can speak to the results.
Dinner Last Night – At 6pm I consumed approximately 100 carbs or so with no pre-meal bolus. Because the Algorithm and had not spent much time together, it has to “learn” how my body works. It began administering insulin based on the readings from the Navigator CGM. It took approximately 6 hours for my blood glucose to get back to 120, after peaking at about 270.
Breakfast This Morning – Again, at 7:30am, I consumed approximately 100 carbs with no pre-meal bolus. The algorithm has learned enough about me so that my blood glucose is 113 after 2.5 hours after peaking at 245.
Big difference. This is the Magic Math that runs the Artificial Pancreas and drives care to an A1c between 6.5-7 for adults and 7-7.5 for kids with less than 1% of hypoglycemia below 70. The algorithm continues learn base on past experiences, over the last few days and works to better itself.
Kind of sounds like what we do everyday, but without the emotion, frustration, exhaustion and with consistency that only a computer can provide.
I am more encouraged now about this device now than I ever have been. I new I wanted it. Now I want it even more.
I can barely type after watching you and reading your blog as the tears fill my eyes. I wish I had T1D (instead of Jake) and could be in the study with you as I wish I could experience and feel what you are feeling so I could help my son the way you are helping yourself, your kids, our kids, and everyone else that has T1D. I hope you enjoy your few days of freedom and thanks so much for doing it and sharing it with all of us. I haven’t felt that hopeful lately and you are changing that for me, Jake, and everyone else. I am now honored that the Kramers can join your ride team ride for the cure. You are truly an INSPIRATION!!!!!!
Cindy – It is truly incredible what this research team is doing. I am blown away by the passion they have for bringing the AP to market. I am looking forward to sharing this with the South Jersey crew. And, I look forward to Riding with you and the family!