Research
Tandem Scores Big With Artificial Pancreas Research
June 30, 2014
Tandem Scores Big With Artificial Pancreas Research
The t:slim has become a popular choice with artificial pancreas researchers. Its “hormone agnostic” approach might be part of the reason why.
The Bionic Pancreas, the Medtronic Duo, & Pump Wars
June 16, 2014
The Bionic Pancreas, the Medtronic Duo, & Pump Wars
The Insulin Nation T1D Tech Roundup for June 2014
Insulin Pumps Keep Pitchers in the Game
May 7, 2014
Insulin Pumps Keep Pitchers in the Game
Two Toronto Blue Jays pitchers with T1 wear pumps on the mound.
Infusion Sets: The Power of Choice
May 1, 2014
Infusion Sets: The Power of Choice
A new pump user gets pushed into an infusion set that doesn’t work for her. Only later does she learn she has options.
The T1 Tech/Treatment Roundup: May 2014
April 29, 2014
The T1 Tech/Treatment Roundup: May 2014
Teens with artificial pancreas systems, hip glucometers, once-a-year glucometers and more!
The T1 Tech Roundup
March 27, 2014
The T1 Tech Roundup
Learn about all the latest tech advances to make life easier for people with diabetes.
Pumps are an Adjunct, Not a Cure
March 25, 2014
Pumps are an Adjunct, Not a Cure
An endocrinologist shares the limits and pitfalls of pump therapy, and how it can’t beat a cure.
Low On Insulin for the Weekend
February 20, 2014
Low On Insulin for the Weekend
A road trip almost ends in disaster for Andy Holder if not for the help of his pump manufacturer.
The Joy of Socks
February 13, 2014
The Joy of Socks
Advances in sock technology hold the promise for better foot-care, and fewer amputations, for people with diabetes.
Will the Google Lens Revolutionize Diabetes Care?
January 20, 2014
Will the Google Lens Revolutionize Diabetes Care?
Google says it is developing a contact lens to measure glucose. Will it work?
A BG Breathalyzer?
December 6, 2013
A BG Breathalyzer?
Western New England University researchers announce they have created a device that detects acetone levels on the breath of people with diabetes.
Abbott Recalls Test Strips
December 3, 2013
Abbott Recalls Test Strips
The company warns that some of its test strips could give inaccurately low BG readings.
Easier Pens For 2014?
November 15, 2013
Easier Pens For 2014?
Novo Nordisk gains FDA approval for two automated dose pens.
Wireless Glucometer Hits the Shelves
November 7, 2013
Wireless Glucometer Hits the Shelves
iHealth touts its new BGM as a sleek companion to smartphone technology.
Study: Smart Pumps Prevent Hypos
October 29, 2013
Study: Smart Pumps Prevent Hypos
An Australian study finds that T1 users on smart pumps enjoy four times fewer bouts of hypoglycemia.
FDA Warns Medtronic of Paradigm Pump Problems
October 24, 2013
FDA Warns Medtronic of Paradigm Pump Problems
Feds warn Medtronic about inferior manufacturing practices for the pump.
Tandem and the Future of Pumps
October 23, 2013
Tandem and the Future of Pumps
Can Tandem's User-Friendly t:slim Make Pumping Insulin The Therapy of Choice?
RIP, A1cNow
September 25, 2013
RIP, A1cNow
The rumored end to Bayer Diabetes’ production of A1cNow speaks volumes about the new math of the business of diabetes care.
Good Vibrations: A New Approach to Treating Neuropathy
September 19, 2013
Good Vibrations: A New Approach to Treating Neuropathy
Electrical nerve stimulation offers hope of pain relief for people who suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Sensus, a new FDA-approved product, aims to manage pain by stimulating healthy nerve function.
