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Google+Dexcom=Smaller CGM

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

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.
Why Does A1C Differ Among Races?

Why Does A1C Differ Among Races?

Socioeconomics doesn’t explain it, researchers say.
Flaw Detected in Medtronic MiniMed 640G

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clinical Trials Go Virtual for iPhone Users

Apple allows all iPhone users to become virtual trial participants.
Researchers Test Drawn-on Blood Glucose Sensors

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

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

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.
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