Research
Google+Dexcom=Smaller CGM
August 14, 2015
Google+Dexcom=Smaller CGM
If anyone can improve on Dexcom’s popular CGM design, it would be Google.
European Experts Call for Safer Insulin Pumps
August 14, 2015
European Experts Call for Safer Insulin Pumps
European and American regulators call for uniformity in insulin pump regulation. Part 1 in a multi-part series focused on pump safety.
Flaw Detected in Medtronic MiniMed 640G
July 29, 2015
Flaw Detected in Medtronic MiniMed 640G
Medtronic says it could give inaccurate bolus suggestions, and the FDA takes action on the device, which is only sold in Europe.
Mom’s BG Control May Affect Child’s Grades
July 17, 2015
Mom’s BG Control May Affect Child’s Grades
Researchers find a preliminary connection between a mother’s blood sugar levels and a child’s academic success.
Beta Cell Study Searches for More Volunteers
July 17, 2015
Beta Cell Study Searches for More Volunteers
The study will test whether a common blood pressure medication can stop Type 1 shortly after diagnosis.
Senate Hears Testimony for Medicare CGM Coverage
July 17, 2015
Senate Hears Testimony for Medicare CGM Coverage
A trio of young athletes and a distinguished coach make the case that CGMs are indispensable for many with Type 1.
How to Detect Type 1 as Early as Possible
July 9, 2015
How to Detect Type 1 as Early as Possible
A Swedish study finds biologic markers in young children that predicts a future Type 1 diagnosis.
Nasal Glucagon Proves Safe for Kids
July 9, 2015
Nasal Glucagon Proves Safe for Kids
New trial data shows it performs just as well as injectable glucagon, and even cuts the risk of nausea.
New Group Seeks to Jumpstart Diabetes Research
June 30, 2015
New Group Seeks to Jumpstart Diabetes Research
The Diabetes Research Connection steers crowdfunding to younger scientists with innovative ideas.
Oral Insulin Dosing May Ward Off Type 1
June 29, 2015
Oral Insulin Dosing May Ward Off Type 1
Researchers give the insulin to children at high risk of Type 1 to teach their immune systems not to overreact.
The Diabetes Dads Behind 3 Type 1 Breakthroughs
June 18, 2015
The Diabetes Dads Behind 3 Type 1 Breakthroughs
This Father’s Day, we celebrate dad-innovators who were inspired by their children’s Type 1 diagnosis to find new diabetes treatments.
Dual Chamber AP Prevents Nighttime Lows Better
June 17, 2015
Dual Chamber AP Prevents Nighttime Lows Better
Study finds an insulin and glucagon artificial pancreas outperforms an insulin-only artificial pancreas in staving off lows.
Why Kids with Type 1 Need the Artificial Pancreas Now
June 10, 2015
Why Kids with Type 1 Need the Artificial Pancreas Now
Ed Damiano, Aaron Kowalski, and others discuss how soon we are to having an artificial pancreas on the market.
When Technology Isn’t Enough to Prevent Lows
June 5, 2015
When Technology Isn’t Enough to Prevent Lows
A researcher argues at the ADA Scientific Sessions that patients need more than just pumps and CGMs to control blood glucose levels.
Bigfoot Resurrects Asante Snap Technology
May 29, 2015
Bigfoot Resurrects Asante Snap Technology
The new company hopes to bring an artificial pancreas to market using the infrastructure from recently-closed Asante.
Clinical Trials Go Virtual for iPhone Users
May 1, 2015
Clinical Trials Go Virtual for iPhone Users
Apple allows all iPhone users to become virtual trial participants.
Researchers Test Drawn-on Blood Glucose Sensors
March 24, 2015
Researchers Test Drawn-on Blood Glucose Sensors
A special ink, when drawn on the skin, can detect glucose in the bloodstream and determine blood sugar levels. (Sadly, not shown here.)
Important Diabetes Tech Advances in Early 2015
February 20, 2015
Important Diabetes Tech Advances in Early 2015
From predictive pumps to CGM data sharing, it’s been a good two months.
Wireless CGM Trials to be Conducted Remotely
February 19, 2015
Wireless CGM Trials to be Conducted Remotely
European testing will begin for the Mendor Smart, a device that uses cloud storage for blood glucose readings.