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Glucose Monitoring
Implanted glucose sensor works for more than one year
Bioengineers at the University of California, San Diego and GlySens Incorporated have developed an implantable glucose sensor and wireless telemetry system that continuously monitors tissue glucose and transmits the information to an external receiver.
Source: University of California, San Diego
date added: 29 July 10
ALR Technologies announces FDA 510(k) filing for Health-e-Connect (HeC) system
......One aspect of the system is that HeC will incorporate data uploaded from patients’ glucometers into the ALRT database to quickly assess user compliance and performance compared to provider set targets.
Source: ALR Technologies
date added: 27 July 10
Research
One molecule, many more insulin-producing cells to treat diabetes
Pitt team finds new ways to stimulate, sustain beta cell replication
Source: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
date added: 29 July 10
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Complications
Millions of Americans in early stages of kidney disease need stroke monitoring
Millions of Americans in the early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at an increased risk of having atrial fibrillation (AF) – a major risk factor for stroke – according to new research by investigators at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Source: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
date added: 29 July 10
Medication
Thiazolidinediones linked to fractures in type 2 diabetic patients
Study to be published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Source: EurekAlert!
date added: 29 July 10
Treatment
Government of Canada announces continued support of national Aboriginal diabetes initiative
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced $110 million in funding over two years for the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) to continue addressing high rates of diabetes among Aboriginal people.
Source: Health Canada
date added: 29 July 10
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Insulin Pumps
Calibra Medical receives FDA approval for Finesse insulin patch-pen
Click and pump insulin delivery device cleared to enter the market.
Source: medGadget
date added: 27 July 10
Miscellaneous
New-York Historical Society brings to life the dramatic story of the discovery of insulin
in the exhibition Breakthrough, on view October 5, 2010 – January 31, 2011
Source: New-York Historical Society
date added: 29 July 10
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