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‘Smart Insulin’ More an Exciting Theory than Reality
March 12, 2015
‘Smart Insulin’ More an Exciting Theory than Reality
MIT researchers discuss the process of creating glucose-sensing insulin and whether if it will ever be available for people with diabetes.
Apple’s Watch is “Like a Dressed-Up Fitbit”
March 12, 2015
Apple’s Watch is “Like a Dressed-Up Fitbit”
A mobile health CEO believes Apple fell short in creating a device that could have revolutionized diabetes self-care.
The Apple Watch Launch: 4 Things to Know
March 9, 2015
The Apple Watch Launch: 4 Things to Know
Here’s what we’ve gleaned about the smartwatch’s capabilities to help with Type 1 diabetes self-care.
A Quick Way to Sign up for Type 1 Research
March 6, 2015
A Quick Way to Sign up for Type 1 Research
People with Type 1 can electronically sign up for the T1D Exchange Living BioBank to be considered for future studies.
Apple’s Watch Has More Health-Related Snafus
March 6, 2015
Apple’s Watch Has More Health-Related Snafus
The device delivers unreliable vital signs in certain conditions.
Afrezza is Failing to Lift Off
March 5, 2015
Afrezza is Failing to Lift Off
There have been poor launch sales of the new inhalable insulin system. Can it rebound?
FDA Requires New Warning Label on Insulin Pens
March 4, 2015
FDA Requires New Warning Label on Insulin Pens
Regulators are requiring all multi-dose pens be labeled “For single patient use only”.
A Way To Stop Binge-Eating for Lows
March 4, 2015
A Way To Stop Binge-Eating for Lows
A personal trainer with Type 1 suggests a plan to treat lows in a healthier manner than a fridge raid.
Waiting for the Ideal Pump
February 27, 2015
Waiting for the Ideal Pump
Diabetes educator Jennifer Smith answers a question about cutting-edge pump technology.
FDA Approves New Basal Insulin Toujeo
February 26, 2015
FDA Approves New Basal Insulin Toujeo
The FDA has approved Sanofi’s once-daily basal insulin, but will it compete with Sanofi’s own Lantus?
Smart Insulin Automatically Modifies Blood Sugar Levels
February 17, 2015
Smart Insulin Automatically Modifies Blood Sugar Levels
The insulin automatically stabilized high blood-sugar in mice with diabetes.
Stomach Bacteria Could be Early Type 1 Detector
February 13, 2015
Stomach Bacteria Could be Early Type 1 Detector
A study suggests that a severe lack of bacteria in stomachs of toddlers could signal a future Type 1 diagnosis.
Good Insulin Vibrations?
February 13, 2015
Good Insulin Vibrations?
Microcapsules inserted beneath the skin of mice slowly released insulin after being exposed to micro-shockwaves.
5 Tips for a Happy Insulin Pump Marriage
February 10, 2015
5 Tips for a Happy Insulin Pump Marriage
A pump user discovers her relationship with her pump requires much the same attention as a romantic relationship.
How Sanofi Plans to Sell Us Inhalable Insulin
February 6, 2015
How Sanofi Plans to Sell Us Inhalable Insulin
We get a glimpse into the marketing strategy for Afrezza.
The Rising Cost of Living with Diabetes
February 6, 2015
The Rising Cost of Living with Diabetes
People with diabetes spend $2,790 a year more to stay healthy than they those with diabetes did 20 years ago.
Uncovering the Hypoglycemia On/Off Switch
January 28, 2015
Uncovering the Hypoglycemia On/Off Switch
In this Quick Hit article, we share new research on brain cells that control lows.
The Type 1 Tech Roundup – February, 2015
January 23, 2015
The Type 1 Tech Roundup – February, 2015
Tattoo CGMs, Afrezza news, Dexcom profits, Medtronic’s merger.
Why We Need a Diabetes Device Hack-a-thon
January 23, 2015
Why We Need a Diabetes Device Hack-a-thon
Insulin Nation's editor suggests a way for the FDA to allow individuals to create better CGMs and insulin pumps.
Dividends from Tight BG Control…and More
January 22, 2015
Dividends from Tight BG Control…and More
The Insulin Nation Treatment Roundup - late January 2015