In July 2013, Dexcom filed for FDA approval of the Dexcom Share remote monitoring system for the G4 Platinum CGM (continuous glucose monitor). Such approvals typically...
Type 1 Diabetes News
Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which your body loses the ability to produce insulin, which is necessary for most cells to convert food into energy and regulate blood sugar levels.
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Six inspiring lessons learned over the last decade at the Behavioral Diabetes Institute.
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On September 12, First Lady Michelle Obama, actress Eva Longoria, and the Partnership for a Healthier America launched a campaign to encourage Americans to drink more...
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LifeScan’s OneTouch VerioSync meter – the magic of wireless blood glucose data to your iPhone/iPod/iPad.
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On January 7, the FDA announced updated standards for the accuracy of blood glucose monitors for use in both the home and healthcare facility settings. These standards...
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In April, Asante Solutions started shipping its Snap insulin pump to users in the northeastern part of US. What’s unique about the Snap is that insulin cartridges are...
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The “Bionic Kids” put the artificial pancreas through the rigors of summer camp.
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On June 11, Arena/Eisai launched the weight-management drug Belviq (lorcaserin) in the US, nearly a year after it was approved by the FDA . A 30-day supply of Belviq (60...
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AADE educator of the year Gary Scheiner on how even he (!) sometimes struggles to maintain excellent diabetes control.
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We’re super proud to see our home city of San Francisco taking a stand against soda and sugary beverages and recognizing their role in the rising rates of obesity and...
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Samepage Health launched VisitPrep , a tool that helps patients organize their medical questions before going to their healthcare provider (HCP). The tool asks for the...
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On November 1, Dr. Ed Damiano presented results from the Beacon Hill study and Summer Camp study of the bionic pancreas at Carb DM ’s Second Anniversary. For more...
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On March 18, NeuroMetrix launched the second-generation version of its Sensus pain management device, The Sensus is designed to relieve the pain and numbness often...
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What it felt like to forget about diabetes for a week.
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On July 25, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and AstraZeneca (AZ) announced the resubmission of Forxiga (dapagliflozin), their SGLT-2 inhibitor for type 2 diabetes, to the FDA...
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The FDA impresses us at The Diabetes Mine Innovation Summit. Plus, sleek new software for downloading data to the cloud.
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For World Diabetes Day on November 14, Abbott released a cool new interactive infographic about A Day in the Life of an Insulin-Using Patient . Approximately 26% of the...
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What does “compliance” mean to you? Kerri investigates from other patients and providers.
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On January 13, J&J LifeScan announced the launch of the OneTouch VerioSync blood glucose meter in the US. The meter sends blood glucose readings wirelessly (via...