Bionic pancreas tested in diabetic kids at a summer camp

The device has not yet been approved by the FDA, but the kids' parents already seem impressed with what it can do for their children's lives.


At a summer camp outside of Boston, a group of children is taking part in an unprecedented test of potentially life-changing medical technology.

The kids have diabetes, and they're testing a bionic pancreas in challenging real-world conditions. It's the first time the device has been tested in children ages 6 to 11.

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