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Novo Nordisk New Prefilled Insulin Pen Receives EU Approval
The European Commission has approved Novo Nordisk's new prefilled insulin pen – FlexTouch for use in the EU. The approval is for NovoRapid® (insulin aspart) and Levemir® (insulin detemir) - both modern insulins currently delivered in FlexPen. FlexTouch, the latest prefilled delivery system from Novo Nordisk, offers a new insulin injection experience for users...
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New Continuous Glucose Sensor System Developed by PositiveID
PositiveID Corporation announced that it has successfully created and laboratory-tested a stable and reproducible closed-cycle, continuous glucose sensing system that functions in the human blood fractions that are relevant to glucose analysis in the human body. PositiveID's development of the glucose sensor, which is based on RECEPTORS LLC's ("Receptors") proprietary chemistry platform...
The Murk Between Safety and Risk
I fell on the ice, hard. My left elbow and wrist hurt the most, but still the impact vibrated through my whole skeleton. I sat there for a minute, and…
So Long, Symlin
Ah, Symlin. You were fun. An interesting game of self-experimentation. You kept my post-meal blood sugars so slow, so graded. But our shared days…
Seared Salmon with Provençal Relish
This is one of my favorite ways to prepare salmon these days. It’s really simple and makes a perfect every day family meal, yet it's fancy enough to serve to guests. The relish is full of delicious summer produce, making it perfect for this time of year.
The Diabetes Cycle
I had a weird realization while commenting on Emily’s recent post.  I mentioned that I had been diabetic for 12 years.  I hadn’t done…
Running Low
On my last few runs I have set the basal rate on my pump  at 45% (down from 50%). Although I haven’t had any real lows lately, I have felt that this is…
Summer Reading: Robert Scheinman Recommends…
For the science geeks I recommend The Brain That Changes Itself. This book tells fascinating stories of patients and researchers in the evolving area of neuroplasticity. No science degree necessary to understand and enjoy! I may regret saying this, but I have become a fan of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files. It is an alternative reality series in which magic is real and the main character is a wizard who also works as a detective in Chicago.