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UK Ultra-Marathoner Champions Artificial Pancreas for Diabetes Care

1/19/2026

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Jonty Brown, a 35-year-old ultra-marathon runner from the United Kingdom, uses an artificial pancreas, a hybrid closed-loop system, to continuously monitor his blood sugar levels.
Brown began using the technology two years ago after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 12.
The National Health Service (NHS) plans to roll out this technology to more patients, though full availability may not occur until 2029.

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Story summary

Jonty Brown, a 35-year-old ultra-marathon runner from the United Kingdom, uses an artificial pancreas, a hybrid closed-loop system, to continuously monitor his blood sugar levels.
Brown began using the technology two years ago after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 12.
The National Health Service (NHS) plans to roll out this technology to more patients, though full availability may not occur until 2029.