Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes set to receive artificial pancreas in £14.1m NHS rollout - spelling the end of finger-prick blood tests and insulin jabs

The NHS is offering thousands more 'artificial pancreases' to type 1 diabetes patients - spelling the end of finger-prick blood tests and insulin jabs for many. Up to 270,000 patients will be able to get the 'completely lifechanging' devices to control their blood sugars as part of the £14million rollout The expansion follows a deal between the NHS and makers of the hybrid closed loop systems, making them more 'cost effective' Professor Partha Kar, NHS England type 1 diabetes advisor, said it was 'a significant milestone' for many people living with type 1 diabetes This can lead to sugar level becoming too high, which can be fatal or potentially trigger serious health problems in the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart. Professor Partha Kar, NHS England type 1 diabetes advisor, said it was 'a significant milestone' for many people living with type 1 diabetes. 'The technology behind the Hybrid Closed Loop systems will be completely lifechanging for many people living with type 1 diabetes, promising a better quality of life as well as clinical outcomes.'