Hybrid closed loop systems

Thank you for using our tool. Hybrid closed loop technology can be an effective way to reduce the burden of managing type 1 diabetes for many people.

Hybrid closed loop systems, also known as the artificial pancreas, enable a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump to talk to each other, enabling your pump to automatically infuse insulin in response to your glucose levels. They can help to remove some of the burden of constantly having to adjust your insulin levels.

Find out more about how hybrid closed loop systems work.

How can I access this technology in Scotland?

In Scotland, hybrid closed loop systems should be available to you if:

• Under your current care plan, you continue to have suboptimal glycaemic control, a high risk of sever hypoglycaemia or impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia
• Experience diabetes-related stress, that adversely affects your quality of life or your ability to manage your diabetes, and which is likely to be improved by moving to a closed loop system.

Hybrid closed loop systems can be purchased from manufacturers privately, depending on the level of support available to you through your healthcare provider. We would advise you to talk to your healthcare team to find out more about the options available to you.

To make sure you get the best out of your next clinic appointment take a look at our guide to having a better clinical appointment.

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