Diabetes Forecast. 2013 Trends in Diabetes Technology
What’s new and what’s on one device user’s wish list for 2013 by Bernard Farrell, PWD type 1.
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Medical News Today: Genetic Variations Cause Diabetes
Researchers have discovered three uncommon genetic variants that influence the production of insulin. The finding, published in the journal Nature Genetics
Diabetes Self-Management: New OmniPod Tubeless Insulin Pump Approved
On December 14, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Insulet’s new OmniPod insulin pump, a second-generation device that builds on the technology of the previous OmniPod System.
Insulin plus growth factor inhibitor limits vision damage in diabetic mice
A new therapeutic approach to diabetes that combines insulin and an inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) betacellulin could limit the progression of diabetic macular edema (DME).
Diabetes1.org Pinprick Testing In Diabetes Could Be A Thing Of The Past
Researchers have created a new type of biosensor that can detect minute concentrations of glucose in saliva, tears and urine and might be manufactured at low cost because it does not require many processing steps to produce.
DiabetesMine: Insulin Pump Sins and Carb Fairy Tales
Would it be a mortal sin to go ahead and start my insulin pump on my own? All the stuff is here, but the pump trainer can’t see me for three weeks!
Porcine Islet Cell or Xenotransplantation: Where Is It Now?
In most areas of diabetes research, you don’t hear much until there’s a big breakthrough of some sort. And then it goes dark again. That’s what happened several years ago on the then-hot topic of xenotransplantation, or the sourcing of islet cells for transplants.
NewsFlash: Next-Gen (Smaller) OmniPod Approved by FDA!
Today is a happy day for fans of Insulet’s tubeless insulin pump system! The FDA has finally approved the next-generation OmniPod, which is 34% smaller, 25% lighter, and 16% slimmer — yet still holds same 200 units of insulin.
DiabetesMine -> Bringing Simplicity to Insulin Pumping: The Making of Tandem’s t:slim
This insulin pump has a touch screen simplifies things dramatically, and displays more critical information at a glance.
New “Generic” Test Strips May Be Better Than Originals
Clinical data compiled by the company shows that the GenStrip exceeds the current FDA accuracy standard – 99.8% of the time for results at 75 mg/dL or above, the strip is within 20% accuracy range; and 97.1% of the time.
Insulin pumps save money, says diabetes group
The Canadian Diabetes Association is calling on the P.E.I. government to pay for the cost of insulin pumps and supplies for people living with type 1 diabetes, in order to save on the health budget overall.
Instrument Detects Sulfonylurea Levels in Diabetics
A major cause of hypoglycemia is excess sulfonylurea administration – taking a common medication without eating, or taking too much of it. Many, many trips to the emergency department arise from trouble with sylfonylurea meds.
Positive Feedback System Provides New Piece of the Diabetes Puzzle
Researchers show that the cells that produce glucagon are stimulated by the hormone itself. A previous study by the same group demonstrated that this principle also applies to insulin.
The Glycemic Index, Ungarnished
Food for thought may start out quite wholesome, but get garnished along the way with a whole array of sales pitches and marketing distortions. The result can be rather unpalatable. How to interpret all this information?
Salivary Glucose Detector Offers Novel Noninvasive Diabetes Management
The idea of invention of a device for non-invasive glucose measurement was conceived approximately 3 years ago. In March 2010, the first version of the device was launched and tested successfully.
Medtronic glucose monitor system approved in Europe
The Fridley-based medical technology giant said the Sentrino system — the first minimally invasive continuous glucose monitoring system designed for use in hospital critical care units — received CE Mark approval, meaning the system is now available for sale in Europe.
PaQ Three Day Insulin Delivery Device Cleared in Europe for TII
The PaQ provides three days of continuous insulin infusion for patients with type 2 diabetes, and also offers the option for users to initiate an extra bolus injection at any time.
Six Until Me on a Review of Dexcom G4: Second Impressions.
Blogger Six Until Me provides an interesting review on the Dexcom G4. A easy-to-use wireless device designed to simplify glucose management.
ClimaPak – Extreme Temp Control for your Meds
A portable battery powered temperature control gadget for keeping your insulin pens or vials within their approved temperature range.
Cinnamon may be an answer for controlling blood glucose levels
In a recent study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, cinnamon was reported to aid in regulating blood glucose levels in normal-weight and obese adults.