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...
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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Newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? The top ten things you should know!
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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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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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An open letter to the FDA’s Dr. Margaret Hamburg from diaTribe .
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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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In a whirlwind of diabetes news, a glimmer of hope for reducing diabetes complications.
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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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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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Beating challenging meals and winter weather – simple tips for better blood sugars and health in 2014.
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Will Medicare cover CGM? Will the FDA regulate meters? Experts meet in D.C. to discuss...
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On July 9, NeuroMetrix announced that the FDA had granted clearance for over-the-counter use of the Sensus pain management system for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN...
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What luminaries said at one of the biggest diabetes conferences of the year…
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Twitter summary: A new technology from Stanford has potential for easier, more accurate, & cheaper diagnosis for #t1d A team of Stanford University researchers, with...
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Why do we need better and more effective diabetes advocacy?
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Twitter summary: Berkeley becomes first US city to pass a tax on soda w/ 75% approval - SF fails to pass its soda tax with 55% approval This past election day, two soda...
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Update (1/12/15): Medtronic Diabetes gave an update on their upcoming diabetes device pipeline at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The MiniMed 640G is expected to...
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Twitter summary: Apple unveils smart watch with several sleek fitness apps – available early 2015 starting at $349 On September 9, Apple unveiled its first-ever smart...