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by Alfred Poor | 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...
by Alfred Poor | March 9, 2015 | Medical
This may sound familiar; a company is working on creating a smart contact lens that can continuously measure an individual’s glucose levels. No, it’s not Google. Medella Health in Kitchener, Ontario is also working towards the same goal. Founded by...
by Alfred Poor | October 13, 2014 | Health
Pop quiz: It’s 3:20 in the afternoon. It’s a busy day at the office, and you’re hitting the wall. And you’ve got another deadly staff meeting coming up in ten minutes. What do you reach for? A cup of strong coffee? A sweet treat to spike your...
by Alfred Poor | July 14, 2014 | Medical
According to the International Diabetes Foundation, about 382 million people worldwide are living with diabetes. The organization predicts that this will rise to 592 million by 2035, a 55% increase. Diabetics must monitor their blood sugar levels closely, so that they...
