UVA develops smarter artificial pancreas to improve diabetes control

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New technology developed at the University of Virginia could be a game-changer for people managing Type-1 Diabetes.

UVA’s Center for Diabetes Technology has introduced a new tool called adaptive bio-behavioral control, or ABC.

It’s part of an artificial pancreas system that helps adjust insulin delivery as a person’s body and habits change.

The system uses something called a “digital twin.” It’s a computer simulation that mirrors inside the user’s body.

“It is a huge model of the human metabolic system that reacts the same way as a person would do,” Center Director Doctor Boris Kovatchev said. “It is tuned to react the same way as the real person.”

In a six-month study, people using ABC technology saw better blood sugar control.

The technology is still being tested, but researchers are hopeful it will lead to broader advancements in diabetes care.

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