Beth Braun, Ph.D.

02/18/2026

Major advancement in diabetes technology is generating global attention. Dutch researchers have developed an artificial pancreas system designed to regulate blood sugar automatically, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for regular insulin injections for some patients.

The artificial pancreas combines continuous glucose monitoring with an intelligent insulin delivery pump. Sensors track blood sugar levels in real time, while an algorithm calculates and delivers precise insulin doses as needed. This creates a closed loop system that mimics how a healthy pancreas functions.

Unlike manual injections, which require constant monitoring and adjustment, this technology responds instantly to changes in glucose levels. It represents a powerful fusion of biomedical engineering, software innovation, and precision health technology. Digital trends in wearable medical devices have accelerated its development and improved accuracy.

While not yet a universal cure, ongoing clinical trials show improved glucose control and reduced risk of complications. Broader adoption depends on long term data, accessibility, and affordability.

This breakthrough reflects how science and innovation are moving toward smarter, automated care solutions.

The future of diabetes management may depend less on daily injections and more on intelligent systems working quietly in the background.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day

02/13/2026

Pass this on to your kids having Valentine's Day parties or to your favorite love. Make sure to go in to Valentine's Day with an open heart and spread the love we need it right now.

02/12/2026

What an inspiration

02/11/2026

Date change for our upcoming "Ask the Therapist" online meeting. We will be meeting Monday, February 23 at 12 PM rather than a typical Tuesday. We have a great topic this month, food!!!! How to handle parties, holidays, restaurants and restaurants. We are also going to discuss some of the eating issues that can surface with T1D. This group is for patients living with type one and their caretakers. Make sure to pre-register the link is in my bio or tinyurl.com/ask-the-therapist

02/08/2026

Did you know this is the fourth year in a row where someone with type one is playing in the Super Bowl this year? We have two players with T1D - Chad Mina on the Patriots and Logan Brown of the Seahawks This is just another reminder that you can do anything you want with type one diabetes, so proud to have role models like this inspiring children and adults all over the world. Who are you rooting for? I'm rooting for both of them not to go low. so much fun to be in San Francisco for the big game #

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

HBO Max’s ‘The Pitt’ spotlights DKA and the harsh reality of insulin rationing, revealing what life with diabetes looks like without health insurance in the U.S.

02/06/2026

Who's ready to see T1D representation this Sunday?! 🏈 Cheer on in the comments!!

02/02/2026

What are you feeling grateful for this month?

02/01/2026

Such a fabulous "Walk and Talk" with and Marin T1D people came from all over the North Bay and the East Bay to meet with me and talk mental health and diabetes. The real reason people showed up was to meet other people with diabetes! Many people here have had diabetes 20 or 30 years yet this was the first event they chose to show up to. Combining a beautiful nature of Marin County with building a diabetes community turned into a win-win for everyone. There is nothing fun about diabetes, but the one bonus is this incredible community. It is so important to have people in your life with type one. I hope you will join us next time if you are in the area.