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Blood glucose level control

  • US 7,006,871 B1
  • Filed: 03/05/2000
  • Issued: 02/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A pancreatic controller, comprising:

  • a glucose sensor, for sensing a level of glucose or insulin in a body serum;

    at least one electrode, for electrifying an insulin producing cell or group of cells;

    a power source for electing said at least one electrode with a pulse that does not initiate an action potential in said cell and has an effect of increasing insulin secretion; and

    a controller which receives the sensed level and controls said power source to electrify said at least one electrode to have a desired effect on said level.

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