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Medtronic has recalled certain MiniMed 600 Series insulin pumps for delivering incorrect insulin dosing. (CNN)Medtronic has recalled some of its insulin pumps after injuries and one death were reported due to the device malfunctioning, according to a US Food and Drug Administration announcement on Wednesday. The FDA identified it as a Class I recall, the […]
On January 23, 2020, I attended a seminar for Nanotechnology and Materials-based Immunotherapeutic Approaches to Diabetes and Cancer (whoa! Say that 10x fast!). I want to share what was discussed, as it is PROGRESS! Researchers are working with bioresponsive drug delivery systems. They’ve completed animal trials with favorable outcomes. In the works (diabetes […]
Great news for all you Tandem TSlim X2 pumpers! Tandem has released Basal IQ technology here in Canada! You should be receiving your email to complete the online training! I updated mine tonight and it’s looking awesome so far! #TeamTandem
Australians with type one diabetes will soon have free access to a new glucose monitoring system through a $300 million Morrison government initiative. The FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring device measures glucose levels without the use of lancets, test strips and blood. The government’s Continuous Glucose Monitoring system will provide fully subsidised products from March 1, […]
Type 1 diabetics treated at King’s College Hospital are the first in the UK to use a new wireless insulin pump. The tubeless device provides up to three days of insulin without daily injections. It is attached to the wearers’ body and has an easy-to-use touchscreen handset described as being like a smartphone. One of […]
This is SUPER cool! Good job Beta Bionics! Dive Brief: Boston-based medtech Beta Bionics said Tuesday it received priority review from FDA as part of the Breakthrough Devices Program for its iLet system, which uses mathematical dosing algorithms to automatically control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. The technology, which the company calls a […]
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks and destroys beta cells in the pancreas. Once the beta cells are destroyed, the pancreas can no longer produce insulin. Currently, there is no cure for T1D and treatment focuses on managing blood sugar levels. Researchers at MUSC, including […]
The Holsinger brothers are instantly recognizable on the St. Thomas University campus in Miami Gardens. Being identical twins who play on the football team will get you noticed. Noah plays defensive back, Harrison plays quarterback. “We’re always checking up on each other, did you do this, make sure you do that,” Harrison said. They say […]
FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!! SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 20, 2019– Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNDM), a leading insulin delivery and diabetes technology company, today announced Health Canada approval of the t:slim X2™ insulin pump with Basal-IQ™ technology. Basal-IQ technology, a predictive low-glucose suspend (PLGS) algorithm, utilizes sensor values from an integrated Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) […]
You can listen to Ashley & Sarah talk about almost everything under the sun, but especially @max Domi’s new book, Hawaii, insulin pumps, a specific CGM company, genetic disease, hypoglycemia, flying, ThediabeticBond.com and so much more! We are also available on many different podcast apps! Look for YesICanEatCake Click here –> Episode 4 – It’s […]