The computer program continuously takes in data from a glucose monitor inserted into a patient's vein and calculates the dose of artificial insulin that needs to be infused through an insulin pump.

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Four out of five diabetics have to monitor their glucose levels regularly for at least two years.

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These strips are necessary for diabetics to monitor their glucose levels.

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