On February 4, Dexcom announced FDA approval of the G4 Platinum CGM for children 2-17 years old in the United States. Dexcom’s G4 Platinum was previously approved in...
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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On March 25, Tandem Diabetes launched t:connect, its web-based diabetes management application (PC and Mac!) that downloads data from the t:slim insulin pump and seven...
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The dangers of competitive bidding for diabetes care and what you can do. Plus, win a year’s worth of any brand of test strips!
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In August, the FDA granted clearance for the NovoPen Echo insulin pen, which will be used with NovoLog (insulin aspart) prefilled cartridges. It is the first pen device...
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Diabetes can be exhausting – how do you stay motivated? Adam shares six tips you can apply right now…
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On February 27, the FDA published proposed regulations to update nutrition fact labels that would make the familiar labels undergo a dramatic change for the first time...
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TrialNet is bringing their services online, making it easier for people to be screened for type 1 diabetes. Family members of those with type 1 diabetes can answer an...
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Between October 15 and November 14, the Diabetes Hands Foundation will be hosting the fifth annual Big Blue Test to encourage people to get active and improve the lives...
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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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In a live online chat on March 31, highly-regarded FDA Director Dr. Courtney Lias and patient advocate Bennet Dunlap, founder of Strip Safely discussed the new blood...
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Kelly’s transformative experience wearing an artificial pancreas for five days.
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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...
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Six inspiring lessons learned over the last decade at the Behavioral Diabetes Institute.
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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.