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Glucose & Insulin
Glooko receives FDA 510(k) clearance sell its diabetes management tech devices
Last summer, Glooko launched its products in Europe and in North America. Previously, its Logbook Charts was only available in Europe. Today, the company says it is making its debut in the US.
Fasting plasma glucose beats HbA1c for diabetes screening
For patients without diabetes undergoing coronary angiography, fasting plasma glucose performs better in diabetes screening than glycated hemoglobin, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in Diabetes Care.
Diabetes Daily. Is My Blood Sugar Normal?
“Is my blood sugar normal?” seems like a simple question–but it’s not! The answer can vary dramatically based on your situation. Let’s look at some of the factors to consider.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Navigator Beats Rival Devices
A small but unique 3-way comparison of continuous glucose-monitoring (CGM) devices for patients with diabetes has revealed marked differences in performance between the products. However, the device that did best in the study is no longer on the market in the United States.
Insulin therapy may boost death risk in TII diabetes
Using insulin may increase risk of overall mortality and cancer death in patients with TII.
Diabetes Mine. Double the Pump Chambers, Double the Diabetes Device Power
By January 2015, we could be offered a choice of wearing a dual-chambered infusion pump that distributes both insulin and another medication like fast-acting glucagon or a meal-time infusion of Symlin.
First Image of Insulin ‘Docking’ Could Lead to Better Diabetes Treatments
A landmark discovery about how insulin docks on cells could help in the development of improved types of insulin for treating both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Mine: The Clock’s Ticking on New D-Products for 2013
In the world of diabetes devices, company execs, PR pros, sales reps and even doctors are often vague about when new products will hit the market and be available for us people with diabetes.
Diabetes Forecast: New Trends in Diabetes Technology
What’s new and what’s on one device user’s wish list. By Bernard Farrell, PWD type 1.
Reuters: Lilly, Boehringer TII diabetes drug meets goals in trials
Eli Lilly and Co and Boehringer Ingelheim said on Monday that an experimental treatment for type 2 diabetes, empagliflozin, met the primary goal of significantly lowering blood sugar levels in four late-stage trials.
Study: Most-used diabetes drug works in different way than previously thought
Research in mice found that metformin suppresses the liver hormone glucagon’s ability to generate an important signaling molecule, pointing to new drug targets. The findings were published online this week in Nature.
DiabetesMine: Everything you need to know about A1C and more
How accurate is an A1C? Are there things that can throw it off? While I’m at it, is there anything else about A1Cs I should know?
Injecting Insulin Through Clothing… Is It Safe (Gasp!) Or Not?
Injecting insulin through clothing is kind of like driving a few miles over the speed limit. Most of us have done it even though we know it’s against the rules.
Important Updates to Diabetes Treatment Recommendations
Every year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reviews the current scientific literature and releases an updated version of its Clinical Practice Recommendations.
Different Sugars Have Different Effects on Brain.
Glucose appears to tamper brain activity in regions that regulate appetite and reward — but fructose does not, a new study found.
New ADA Guidelines Revise Blood Pressure Goals, Testing Frequencies
The American Diabetes Association’s newly released 2013 edition of its annual “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes” recommends two notable changes.
Diabetes Self Management: Thinking About Insulin for TII
Do you have Type 2 diabetes? Have you been considering taking insulin to maintain your diabetes control? Then you may be interested in trying out a free online program from insulin manufacturer Sanofi.
Diabetes Forecast. Blood Glucose Meters 2013
In this guide to meters on the U.S. market, we’ve listed information that will help you sort through their features and some important things to consider.
Diabetes Forecast. Sneak Peeks at Upcoming Diabetes Devices
These diabetes devices in development weren’t available in the United States by Oct. 10, 2012, our cutoff date for being included in the 2013 Consumer Guide.