On September 9, the Diabetes Technology Society (DTS) will hold a meeting in Bethesda, Maryland, to discuss higher standards for blood glucose monitors and strips, with...
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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The New York Times publishes a critical front page piece on type 1 diabetes costs and devices - what we wish they would have written.
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For someone with diabetes, forgetting supplies such as a glucometer or insulin can be a life-threatening risk. HelpAround is a mobile app currently in development that...
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Sanofi US has worked with the award-winning actor Elizabeth Perkins to film and produce Strength in Numbers , a compelling 15-minute documentary about people with...
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What apps are best for diabetes? What we learned at this year’s AADE 2013.
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On August 23, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) announced that it will hold a consensus conference on obesity called “Building an Evidence...
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On January 21, Novo Nordisk announced the launch of the NovoPen Echo in the US. This is the first and only pen device available in the US with half-unit dosing and a...
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At the ADA meeting. Biodel, Latitude, and Xeris had notable announcements on their glucagon programs. First, Biodel demonstrated a prototype of its new glucagon rescue...
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The three top trends we saw in diabetes in 2013.
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On October 14, Cellnovo announced the start of a usability study of its mobile-enabled insulin pump in the UK. The trial will essentially study how patients like using...
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Newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? The top ten things you should know!
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Last month, the Fight4MyFeet campaign launched to increase awareness of diabetic foot ulcers among people with diabetes, including a host of valuable tips on how to...
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On July 31, the ADA issued a statement on the importance of accurate blood glucose meters and test strips, calling for the FDA to continually monitor product quality and...
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In a whirlwind of diabetes news, a glimmer of hope for reducing diabetes complications.
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On January 20, Tandem announced an expanded recall on its t:slim insulin pump cartridges – the affected cartridges ( listed here ) may be at risk of insulin leaking...
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The 73rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association will be held from June 21-25 in Chicago. The five-day conference will feature hundreds of presentations...
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An open letter to the FDA’s Dr. Margaret Hamburg from diaTribe .
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MediSafe is a free mobile app (Android and iPhone) designed to help people integrate their medications into daily life. Patients can enter their medications into the app...