As the husband of a type 1 diabetic, this isn't anything new. The only difference between this and something I've seen a half-decade ago is that it's wireless

As the husband of a type 1 diabetic, this isn't anything new. The only difference between this and something I've seen a half-decade ago is that it's wireless communication between the pump and the sensor. Maybe the software is a little better, maybe the sensors are a little smaller, but this isn't a step forward, it's just a step to the side. You still will have to poke yourself with 2 needles (one for the sensor, one for the injector), just not as often. You'll also have to wear this. Call it vanity but my wife would like to wear a shirt without some weird lump under it. A swimsuit might be right out. Pumps are also prohibitively expensive, even with insurance. We're talking about $8k for the pump itself and the about $500 per month for supplies (for current models). Insurance usually covers about 20% of the pump cost but it will probably have to be replaced every 5 years. There are more interesting things on the horizon like implanted glucose monitors[1][2]. Since diabetics eventually get used to the needles, they typically need a better way to know when they might need more insulin (or in some cases sugar). [1] http://www.s4ms.com/products_glucose.htm http://www.s4ms.com/products_glucose.htm [2] http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100728144347.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100728144347.ht...