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FDA Patient Network Makes Its Debut

Have you ever wondered how medicines and medical devices get approved? Would you like your voice to be heard in decision-making at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? Are you looking to participate in a clinical trial? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’ll want to check out the new FDA Patient Network Web site…

Diane Fennell

Partially Disposable Insulin Pump Hits the Market

The Asante Snap, a new style of partially disposable insulin pump, has hit the market in certain states in the Northeast and will be available throughout the United States later this year…

Web Team

Diabetes Ideas Challenge

Have an idea for improving the way insulin is currently administered? Now’s your chance to bring it one step closer to reality!

Diane Fennell

Another Blood Glucose Meter Recalled

On April 15, 2013, Abbott, voluntarily issued a recall of all FreeStyle Insulinx blood glucose meters in the United States because the meter malfunctions at extremely high blood glucose levels…

Diane Fennell

Insulin Pump Recall

On April 5, 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a class I recall of the Animas 2020 insulin pump because of a defect that may cause the pumps to sound false alarms, potentially leading to serious medical events…

Diane Fennell

Blood Glucose Meter Recall

On March 25, 2013, LifeScan, Inc., voluntarily issued a recall of all OneTouch VerioIQ blood glucose meters in the United States because the meter malfunctions at extremely high blood glucose levels…

Scott Coulter

Progress

Diane Fennell

New OmniPod Tubeless Insulin Pump Approved

Jan Chait

Endocrinology Visits Can Have Their Highs and Lows

Diane Fennell

Airport Scans Can Cause Diabetes Device Malfunctions

Jan Chait

Surgery Is Over, But What Did Life Hand Me?

Jan Chait

The Things I’ll Do to Get Out of Washing Dishes

Diane Fennell

Dexcom G4 Platinum CGM Approved

Maryam Elarbi

ADA: “Undercover” Product Scout

Diane Fennell

Headlines From the ADA Scientific Sessions

Jan Chait

There’s a New Pump on the Horizon

Diane Fennell

Glucose Meter for iPhone and iPod touch Now Available

Diane Fennell

Development of Artificial Pancreas Reaches Milestones

Web Team

A Whimsical Look at Lancets

Diane Fennell

Meter Recalled; New Diabetes Medicine Approved

Jan Chait

You’re Fired!

Diane Fennell

High Glucose and Colorectal Cancer; Free Nova Max Meter

Diane Fennell

Innovative Insulin Pump Approved; Avandia Restricted to Mail-Order

Eric Lagergren

Apps, Interviews, and Panels

Eric Lagergren

Lost It

Jan Chait

New CGM Brings Old “Factors” Back Into Play

David Spero

Is Continuous Glucose Monitoring Worth It?

Eric Lagergren

Spread the Fear

Diane Fennell

Strip Recall; Spices Reduce Negative Effects of High-Fat Meals

Jan Chait

I Have a New Pump! (Sorta)

Eric Lagergren

Pump Assessment Continues

Eric Lagergren

And More Pump Adjustment

Eric Lagergren

First Week With New Pump

Eric Lagergren

Insulin Pump Transition Musing

Diane Fennell

Infusion Set Recall; Nicotine’s Bad Effect on A1C

Web Team

What We’re Reading: DiabetesMine Design Challenge

Diane Fennell

FDA Approves New Type of Insulin Delivery Device

Diane Fennell

AACE Issues Recommendations on CGM and Insulin Pump Use

Eric Lagergren

The Second Same Insulin Pump Replacement

Diane Fennell

New Class of Insulin Delivery Device Approved for Use with Humalog, NovoLog

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Pool Time With the Pump

Diane Fennell

Combined Insulin Pump and Glucose Monitoring System Approved

Eric Lagergren

Infusion Site Application Adhesion Process Improvement

David Spero

Mixed Feelings on Tech

Diane Fennell

Syringe Recall; Depression Raises Severe Complications Risk

Eric Lagergren

Adhere to Me

Diane Fennell

Syringe Recall; Mediterranean Diet May Delay Need for Drugs

Diane Fennell

Product Discontinuations

Eric Lagergren

When Good Insulin Pumps Go Bad (Part 3)

Eric Lagergren

When Good Insulin Pumps Go Bad (Part 2)

Eric Lagergren

When Good Insulin Pumps Go Bad (Part 1)

Diane Fennell

Infusion Set Recall

Eric Lagergren

Diabetes and iPhone: Another App Article?

Jan Chait

Finally! A Stress-Free Weekend

Eric Lagergren

Product Review: WaveSense Jazz Blood Glucose Meter

Eric Lagergren

Priming the (Insulin) Pump

Jan Chait

Freedom at the End of a Leash

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