Device Delivers Insulin Automatically [video]

Device Delivers Insulin Automatically [video]

by | May 12, 2015 | Medical

Diabetes is a worldwide pandemic affecting about 347 million people, according to the World Health Organization. One of the biggest problems in regulating a patient’s blood sugar levels is that insulin must be administered multiple times throughout the day. For...
U.S. Insulin Systems Get More Automated [video]

U.S. Insulin Systems Get More Automated [video]

by | March 23, 2015 | Medical

Diabetes is treated by administering insulin to control blood sugar levels. In Europe, closed systems have been approved that constantly monitor blood glucose levels and adjust the insulin dosage. In the U.S., the FDA is taking a more cautious approach to this sort of...
Insulin Pump and Monitor Approved by FDA

Insulin Pump and Monitor Approved by FDA

by | February 20, 2015 | Medical

In December, the FDA approved a system that includes an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. This has provides the advantage of getting blood glucose levels throughout the day and night, providing more accurate control and insulin dosages....
Non-Invasive Glucose Monitor [video]

Non-Invasive Glucose Monitor [video]

by | February 4, 2015 | Medical

There’s no sense in crying over spilt milk, but tears could hold the key to a continuous and non-invasive way to monitor glucose levels for patients with diabetes. The Dutch company NovioSense has created a tiny sensor that can measure glucose levels in tears,...

Glucose Tracking Software Adds Fitness Data

by | December 4, 2014 | Medical

Glooko is a company that made a name for itself by developing a universal cable to connect glucose meters to smartphones, to help diabetes patients record, track, and share their blood test results. Last month, the company announced that its software now will also...