Diabetes Self-Management Blog
Diane Fennell

Glucose Meter for iPhone and iPod touch Now Available

On May 2, pharmaceutical company Sanofi US announced that iBGStar, the first FDA-approved blood glucose meter for use with the iPhone and iPod touch, was commercially available in the United States…

Diane Fennell

Development of Artificial Pancreas Reaches Milestones

We’ve previously reported on efforts to create an “artificial pancreas,” a device consisting of a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump that work together to prevent high or low blood glucose without requiring input from the user. This week, we’d like to give you an update…

Web Team

A Whimsical Look at Lancets

From lancets to continuous glucose meters, diabetes devices are an integral part of managing the condition, and the technology for these tools has come quite a long way since they first came on the scene. Just how far?

Diane Fennell

Meter Recalled; New Diabetes Medicine Approved

A blood glucose monitor has been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer; plus, a new oral medicine for Type 2 was recently approved.

Jan Chait

You’re Fired!

My Panama Canal cruise is paid for. Can I leave now? I relax as soon as I step — or, in my case, roll — onto a cruise ship. I sure could use that now: It’s been a bit frustrating lately…

Diane Fennell

High Glucose and Colorectal Cancer; Free Nova Max Meter

High glucose may increase colorectal cancer risk in women; plus, Nova Care Diabetes offers a free meter to MiniMed Paradigm users.

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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