As reported by Diabetes Pro, the use of mobile phones is widespread worldwide. In recent years, health and medical phone applications have been utilized for
Doctors from Hackensack University Medical in New Jersey, USA, are the first to try a new type islet-transplant procedure on humans. If successful, it could
Medtronic has launched the Enlite Sensor, the newest and most advanced glucose sensor for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), in the UK combining greater comfort with
There are two issues regarding blood testing for people with type 2 diabetes. First is access to strips on prescription. Because strips are seen as
by Sue Marshall When times change, we have to change with them. Now we have easy to use, portable blood test machines to use to
New research has shown that the artificial pancreas can keep blood sugar levels normal overnight for pregnant women. Diabetes poses a particular challenge for pregnant
Finnish company Mendor, has launched a revolutionary all-in-one blood glucose monitor called the Discreet meter. Complete with a European Conformity mark (CE Mark), the Mendor
Sanofi-Aventis, makers of Lantus, an analog insulin, and Apidra, is looking to become a “healthcare” company, not just a drugmaker. The move takes the group
Easy-peasy testing: The OneTouch UltraEasy blood test meter is Lifescan’s smallest machine — and fastest, taking 5 seconds to give you a result. It includes
By Sue Marshall, June 2009 Insulin pumps have been around for a lot longer than you might imagine, but back in the day they were
