Hi Mike,

>> Just in case You haven't heard, it's been all over the news today. An
>> artificial Pancreas is in the works and supposedly it will be available to
>> the public in 4 years. Seems awful fast, but who am I to complain if it
>> works?

>> Just noticed this message.. that would be incredible for people,
>> wouldn't it.. I'm going to tell my Mom.. she's diabetic (I'm not) and
>> I doubt she keeps up withnews like this :)

> Wouldn't this be Blessing? I was kind of surprised that one was so close to
> being marketable. Last good thing I heard of was the inhalable insulin,
> rather than the shots. But this would be something. I would think it would
> also be an alternative for those with pancreatic cancer, which is so very
> lethal. I dunno, but it is good news, I hope things move right along with it.

Sounds like it.. it's unfortunate that as Sean mentions, this will be of no
help to Type II diabetics though.. at least it seems from the little I've
read. But what a revolutionary idea for Type I.. A friend of mine had a son
who died with Type 1 and as you can imagine the family was devastated.

> BTW, I read Your post in another area about Ron. Thoughts and prayers are
> with You guys.

Thanks a great deal Mike, much appreciated.  He's doing ok.. very tired -
but at least he knows why now, so that's something..His vision is more
affected though so we're hoping medication will help that.. still waiting
to see the neurologist (ain't that always the way :( )

Take care,
Janis

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