Gastrointestinal methods and apparatus for use in treating disorders and controlling blood sugar
US8666495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0509
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of glucose level control comprising providing at least one electrode adapted to apply an electric field to a pancreas; and applying an electric field to the pancreas using said at least one electrode such that blood glucose levels are significantly reduced and blood insulin levels are not significantly increased compared to a regular insulin response in a same person.
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