The device (£2 coin sized is worn on the arm) means people with Type 1 diabetes do not have to carry out painful finger-prick checks to monitor their blood sugar levels.
People can monitor their blood sugar levels in a much more convenient way, making it easier to manage their blood sugar levels.
People with Type 1 diabetes who have low blood sugar levels are at risk of hypoglycaemia, which can involve seizures and a loss of consciousness.