A new system controls diabetics’ blood sugar by monitoring both insulin and glucagon.

Managing type 1 diabetes is a feat of organization and control. The better a diabetic can keep blood sugar in check, the less likely are long-term health complications. But even with devices like automated insulin pumps, which release a continuous dose of insulin, diabetics still need to remember to add an extra dose of insulin at meals, and many spend a significant amount of time each day with blood-sugar levels either higher or lower than normal. Read more…