Question 6

Advances in technology, such as the hybrid, closed loop system, don't replace the need for a cure.

The extract emphasizes that while recent technological advancements, such as hybrid closed-loop systems, have significantly improved the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D), they do not eliminate the need for a cure. These innovations enhance patients' quality of life but are not a substitute for a definitive solution to the disease.

A) advances in technology, such as the hybrid, closed loop system, don't replace the need for a cure.

This option is correct as the passage states that while modern technology has improved the management of T1D, a cure for the disease remains the ultimate goal of researchers. The text highlights the importance of ongoing technological advancements, but it implies that they are interim solutions rather than complete answers to the condition.

B) patients with T1D who use hybrid closed-loop systems will have the same lifespan as those without T1D.

This option is incorrect because the passage does not provide any evidence or claims regarding lifespan comparisons between patients with T1D using hybrid closed-loop systems and those without the condition. It focuses primarily on management improvements rather than mortality rates.

C) hybrid closed-loop systems will not be widely used in the future.

This option is incorrect as the passage discusses the FDA's approval of hybrid closed-loop systems and implies their growing acceptance and use among individuals with T1D. There is no indication in the text that these systems will decline in use in the future.

D) new technology allows people with T1D to no longer have to monitor their condition.

This option is incorrect. The passage clearly states that while new technologies facilitate better management of T1D, patients still need to monitor their condition actively. Continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps enhance management but do not eliminate the necessity for monitoring.

Conclusion

The correct answer, option A, accurately reflects the passage's main point that advances in technology improve life for those with T1D but do not replace the need for a cure. The other options fail to capture the essence of the text, either misrepresenting the relationship between technology and the need for a cure or making unsupported claims about lifespan and future technology use. Thus, A stands out as the only option that aligns with the passage's message.