Testing a Combined Insulin Pump and Glucose Sensor Device

This early-stage study is testing a new Dual Port Pump System—a single device that delivers insulin and measures blood sugar at the same time, instead of wearing two separate devices. Currently, people with type 1 diabetes often wear multiple devices on different parts of their body, which can be uncomfortable and complicated. Researchers want to see if combining these functions into one device can improve accuracy, reduce skin irritation, and make diabetes management simpler.

Many people with type 1 diabetes find wearing separate insulin pumps and glucose monitors burdensome and uncomfortable. Combining them into one device could reduce skin problems, device failures, and the complexity of coordinating multiple systems—but first, researchers need to make sure the glucose sensor still works accurately when placed close to the insulin infusion site.