Creating a fully automated system for managing blood sugar in Type 1 diabetes
Official title: Advanced Artificial Pancreas Systems to Enable Fully Automated Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Funded at University of Virginia · NIH-10909039 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a smart device that helps people with Type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar automatically, so they won’t have to worry about counting carbs or announcing meals, making life a little easier for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project start | September 12, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $617,546 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK129553-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909039 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes who require insulin therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with Type 2 diabetes or those who do not require insulin therapy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an advanced artificial pancreas system that automates blood sugar control for individuals with Type 1 diabetes. By utilizing pattern recognition technology, the system anticipates meals and adjusts insulin delivery proactively, rather than reactively. This approach seeks to eliminate the need for patients to manually announce meals or count carbohydrates, thereby simplifying diabetes management. The project includes pilot studies and a larger main study to evaluate the effectiveness of faster-acting insulin analogs in this automated system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve glycemic control and reduce the burden of diabetes management for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in automated insulin delivery systems, making this approach a continuation of successful advancements in diabetes management.
Where this research is happening
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Breton, Marc D — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Breton, Marc D
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.