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Merck Serono to Distribute Mendor’s Diabetes Products in the UK

Finnish diabetes technology company Mendor has announced an international partnership distribution agreement with a leading pharmaceutical company in the diabetes field, Merck Serono, covering the United Kingdom diabetes market. Mendor’s first product, a blood glucose meter...

Convenient Blood Sugar Testing: The Mendor All-In-One Glucose Meter

Mendor, a Finnish company committed to the design, development and marketing of advanced diabetes management products, has developed an all- in-one glucose meter.

New FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System Receives CE Mark

Abbott's new FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System with insulin calculator has received CE Mark (Conformité Européenne).The InsuLinx System is the first blood glucose monitoring device from Abbott that includes a mealtime (bolus) insulin calculator for calculating suggested insulin doses. The new system..

When Your Glucometer Fails Get a New One

I’m happy to announce I’ve got a new glucometer. For the last couple weeks I’ve been having trouble with my glucometer. Checking…

Use the First Drop of Blood

A recent study published in Diabetes Care investigated whether capillary glucose concentrations, as measured in the first and second drops of blood, differed more than 10 percent when compared with a control glucose concentration in different situations.

Rule of Finger

My favorite thing about my Freestyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitor is not the size of the monitor itself, or the fact that it requires such a tiny sample of blood. I favor this meter because it allows me to test on places other than my fingertips. (I usually use my forearm.) This is important to me because as a mother of three little boys, my hands are always working, preparing meals and snacks, and cleaning.

Sanofi-aventis Announces Launch of New Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices BGStar and iBGStarTM

Sanofi-aventis announced the upcoming launch of the blood glucose monitoring (BGM) devices BGStar and iBGStarTM, developed by sanofi-aventis and its partner AgaMatrix. Due to their convenience, accuracy and ease-of-use, BGStar and iBGStarTM will help the decision-making process for people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals...

Could Glucose Meters Help People with Maple Syrup Urine Disease?

Could the technology used to power the glucose meter also be used to create a lightweight, portable meter to measure the levels of valine, leucine, and isoleucine in people with MSUD?

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...

Wash Your Hands

Lady MacBeth washed her hands after she'd bloodied them. Diabetics should wash before. Having clean hands is always a smart idea and it's a particularly good idea to wash up before you check your blood sugar.