Living with diabetes is a daily struggle. It creates this cloud of fear and doubt. Thoughts of blood sugars and carbs are always on my mind. I'm constantly asking myself, "Am I OK?". If this is the question you ask yourself. Then I have good news for you. You can get an artificial pancreas now.

   The artificial pancreas is an external device, about the size of a cell phone, that people with insulin-dependent diabetes could use to control both high and low blood sugar around the clock.

   It combines a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump with sophisticated computer software to provide just the right amount of insulin at just the right time. While the technology to create such a device exists, it is not yet in the hands of patients.

   So be patient! I know it's easy to say, but sometimes you have to wait a little while for good things to happen to you.