[Insulin pump regulated by a glucose sensor; one step closer to closing the loop for type 1 diabetes patients]

New technological developments have an important impact on the treatment of type 1 diabetes patients. These advancements concern the administration of insulin through an insulin pump, glucose level measurement with a sensor positioned on the skin, and the growing dynamic interactive options to link the glucose sensor and insulin pump. In this article a brief overview is provided of the existing methods, plus a summary of a study into the effect of a hybrid closed loop. Points of discussion include applicability, tolerability, long-term results and outcome measures that are most relevant to patients.