The Cellnovo System can be worn as either a patch pump, with no tubing, or as a pump with tubing. In addition to giving users choice over whether to use or not to use tubing, the system is also wireless, meaning that it can be controlled from a remote, touch-screen handset.
This week, Wil looks at a fascinating topic: the functionality of long-acting insulin taken multiple times a day versus that of an insulin pump. Once again, you may be surprised by what you read!
If you use an insulin pump, every now and then you may experience the unfortunate event of watching it send you the message, “No Delivery.” You’re no longer receiving insulin from your pump.
Who wants to face a complicated nine-step mixing process when your PWD loved one is passed out on the floor?! Thankfully, the race is on to develop the next generation of rescue glucagon to replace the powder + syringe mixes housed in those red and orange plastic cases made by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
People with diabetes of any type have experienced a very simple but meaningful truth about the disease: Blood sugar levels affect everything. It’s not just about lows and possible complications, either–those numbers can affect your mood and overall health.
A recent article written for the Joslin Diabetes Blog focuses on ways to circumvent the challenges associated with the addition of meal-time bolus insulin regimens. They point out that most patients starting the addition of bolus insulin begin with all three meal-time additions at once which can be overwhelming
Google has announced the development of contact lenses that can measure glucose levels! The tech giant has put an end to fingerpricks forever! Let the ticker-tape parade begin!
Getting through airport security with diabetes can be a pain. Katharine Gordon, Director of the Legal Advocate Program at the American Diabetes Association, works with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to make it a little easier, safer, and more pleasant for all involved.
In a nutshell, this study analyzed the risk of severe hypoglycemic events according to the type of insulin used among type 2 diabetic patients.
Ask any diabetes educator and you’ll no doubt hear a scary story about hypoglycemia. Dr. Amber Taylor of the Diabetes Center at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore says some of her patients have been stopped by police for driving intoxicated, when in reality they were suffering from low blood sugar.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the expanded use of the Dexcom G4 Platinum Continuous Glucose Monitoring System for patients with diabetes ages 2 to 17 years. The G4 Platinum System, which monitors blood glucose levels in people with diabetes, had been approved for patients ages 18 and older.
Right now, the only T2-focused pump available is the V-Go made by New Jersey-based Valeritas. We told you about this rectangle-shaped patch pump before, as it’s been on the market for almost two years now for those type 2s who want to replace daily injections with a once-a-day disposable pump that can give set boluses […]
A new blood glucose measurement technology is currently being developed at the Western New England University by Ronny Priefer, Ph.D., that’s employing novel breathalyzer nanotechnology.
You can use them to count carbs, log blood sugar, but users say they’re no substitute for patient knowledge and a doctor’s care.
Your guide to 180 tools for living well with diabetes, plus a look at new health technology on the horizon from the American Diabetes Association.
Once again, FDA had the privilege of attending the 2013 DiabetesMine Innovation Summit this past November. This was another great opportunity for us to share current FDA regulatory perspectives with the diabetes community and to update attendees on many of FDA’s ongoing efforts related to diabetes.
Accuracy. It’s the No. 1 thing readers shopping for a meter ask about. The fact is, home-use meters aren’t perfect, but they’re much more accurate than they used to be.
On January 20, 2014, Tandem Diabetes Care expanded a voluntary recall of insulin cartridges used with its t:slim insulin pump to include additional lot numbers.
This week, we’ve got Wil humming that Rolling Stones tune Time Is On My Side as he answers a question about insulin activity and pre-bolusing for meals. Care to hum along as you take a read…?
Believe it or not, there’s a new company on the scene working on a diabetes device that would use nothing more than a bit of your spit to take a glucose reading.