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Roche Diabetes Care and Novo Nordisk Partner for New Insulin Pump with Prefilled Cartridge

Novo Nordisk and Roche Diabetes Care have launched NovoRapid PumpCart, the first prefilled pump cartridge with an insulin analogue that has been specifically designed for insulin pumps. This new treatment solution, which contains Novo Nordisk's rapid-acting insulin NovoRapid (insulin aspart) is expected to make insulin pump therapy...

In Europe, Medtronic Launches The MiniMed Duo, First Combined Glucose Sensor and Insulin Infusion Set

Medtronic has announced the European launch of MiniMed Duo, the world's first two-in-one glucose sensor and insulin infusion set, simplifying integrated insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). MiniMed Duo, which is used with the MiniMed Veo system (the European version of the Minimed 530G), makes it easier for more people with diabetes to benefit from CGM.

Stop Competitive Bidding for Insulin Pumps

We in the diabetes community need to speak out to argue that a. insulin pumps should be removed from competitive bidding and b. that if they remain in the competitive bidding program, CMS must use a different process to determine reimbursement rates, so that cost-saving does not stifle innovation.

10 Things to Love About the Asante Snap Insulin Pump

Whether you’re used to a slow priming device or a relatively quick one, you’ve never seen one quite as fast as the Asante Snap. As soon as you twist the cartridge cap on, insulin appears at the end of the introducer needle. The innovative cartridge cap that auto-primes the tubing also contains additional occlusion detection rather than relying solely on back pressure like other pumps.

What You Should Know About Flying with an Insulin Pump

Enter every pumper's least welcome buddy - the air bubble. Your insulin pump (regardless of make or model) cannot elegantly handle the pressure changes during ascent and descent and is moving air bubbles and insulin into your body without ever recording evidence of it.

Medtronic Diabetes Advocate Forum 2014

I just got home from the 2014 Medtronic Diabetes Advocate Forum (twitter: #medtronicDAF), a yearly event where Medtronic invites a group of diabetes…

Rain, Running, and a Button Error on my Insulin Pump

Yesterday morning at 5:30 I went out for a 22 mile run. It was cold, around 40o , and raining. My run, went well for the first 18 miles (with only light…

EU Approves Novo Nordisk’s Pre-filled Insulin Cartridge Developed for the New Accu-Chek Insight Insulin Pump

The EU's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) under the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing of NovoRapid PumpCart in Europe. NovoRapid PumpCart is a 1.6 ml prefilled insulin pump cartridge containing the rapid-acting insulin NovoRapid...

Insulin Pump Therapy, Body Image and Self- Esteem in Female Adolescents: A Study

My childhood, adolescence, and transition to adulthood all presented unique challenges to me as a diabetic. Upon reflection, I realized it was my adolescence that was a particular struggle and this led me to ask why. What is it about adolescence that makes it more difficult for those suffering from a chronic illness? While reflecting, I recognized one factor that influenced my struggle for independence and normalcy as a teenager; it was my insulin pump.

FDA Clears Next-Generation OmniPod

Insulet Corporation, the leader in tubeless insulin pump technology, today announced that the Company has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the next-generation OmniPod® Insulin Management System.