by Bruce Brown | September 2, 2016 | Medical
Earlier this year we wrote about Medtronics’ closed loop systems for controlling blood sugar levels for diabetics. These systems include continuous glucose monitors (GCMs) and insulin pumps. At the time, while approved for use in Europe, the FDA did not allow...
by Alfred Poor | April 15, 2016 | General News, Medical
About 5 million people in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes, but none of them can use the wearable PAQ insulin infusion device from CeQur. Yet. That’s because the device has not yet received FDA clearance for use in the U.S., though it has received CE approval in...
by Alfred Poor | April 4, 2016 | General News, Medical
Many maintenance treatments are simple; you just take a pill once or twice a day. For patients with Type 2 diabetes, it’s not so easy. Diet, exercise, and even the time of day affect how much insulin a patient needs to inject throughout the day. A drop of blood...
by Bruce Brown | March 9, 2016 | General News, Health
Wearable Health Tech devices and garments are in a development boom period. The potential of continuous monitoring with automated alerts in critical moments to improve overall health, prevent conditions from worsening, and save money by helping people before they need...
by Alfred Poor | February 26, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
We’ve covered smart socks on several occasions, designed for helping patients with dementia, runners, and seniors who are at risk of falling. Now there is another sock device that is designed to tackle the problem of diabetic neuropathy that often leads to...