Researchers ran trials of the software for the artificial pancreas with 11 diabetics.

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The artificial pancreas kept glucose levels within the target range for six participants.

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Dr.Damiano has partnered with scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital to develop a computer program designed to run a system they call an artificial endocrine pancreas.

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With normal regulatory hurdles, Boston University's Edward Damiano estimates that it could be between five and seven years before an artificial endocrine pancreas is commercially available.

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