Category: CGMs, Meters & Pumps

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Wireless CGM Sensor – A Milestone on the Way to an Artificial Pancreas

Researchers from the University of California San Diego and GlySens Inc. have developed an implantable sensor that measures blood sugar continuously and transmits the information without wires, according to a Reuters report . The device worked in one pig for more than a year and in another for nearly 10 months with no trouble, and the researchers hope to start a human study within a few months...
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FDA Sends Warning Letter To Abbott Diabetes Unit

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned Abbott Laboratories' (ABT) diabetes unit about manufacturing violations involving the company's blood-glucose-monitoring systems, according to a report published on NASDAQ.com...
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Abbott Receives FDA Clearance for New FreeStyle Test Strips

Following the recent clearance of its FreeStyle Lite® blood glucose test strips, Abbott announced that it has also received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new FreeStyle blood glucose test strips. The new FreeStyle test strips minimize interference during blood glucose testing and are designed to offer a better testing experience...
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Abbott Receives FDA Clearance for New FreeStyle Test Strips

Following the recent clearance of its FreeStyle Lite® blood glucose test strips, Abbott announced that it has also received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new FreeStyle blood glucose test strips. The new FreeStyle test strips minimize interference during blood glucose testing and are designed to offer a better testing experience...
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Medtronic to Release New iPro 2 CGM Monitor

Medtronic, Inc. announced the launch of iPro 2 Professional CGM, a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system used by physicians to help improve diabetes management, in 49 countries around the world. This simplified, yet more advanced fourth generation CGM system is valuable for detecting high and low glucose fluctuations that can lead to dangerous health complications. ..
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Bayer Introduces Nintendo Compatible Glucose Monitor in the US

Bayer Diabetes Care announced the introduction of the DIDGET™ blood glucose monitoring system in the United States. The Didget meter is unique because it is the only blood glucose meter that connects directly to Nintendo DS™ and DS Lite gaming systems to help kids manage a lifelong disease...
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Roche Expands Diabetes Portfolio

Roche announced the acquisition of Medingo Ltd., a company engaged in the development of a semi-disposable insulin patch pump. The new Medingo Ltd. micro pump insulin delivery system consists of two parts: a semi-disposable insulin dispensing patch and a remote control, which allows for discreet personalized insulin delivery...
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