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March 13, 2025
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Bionic pancreas for type 1 diabetes feasible to implement in primary care, telehealth

Bionic pancreas for type 1 diabetes feasible to implement in primary care, telehealth

Adults with type 1 diabetes who initiated treatment with a bionic pancreas at a primary care site experienced similar glycemic benefits as those starting the device through an endocrinologist, researchers reported.

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January 22, 2025
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Although superior to other insulin therapies, hybrid closed-loop systems differ in efficacy

Although superior to other insulin therapies, hybrid closed-loop systems differ in efficacy

Hybrid closed-loop systems outperformed other types of subcutaneous insulin treatment for diabetes, but some systems were more efficient than others, according to results published in Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews.

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January 17, 2025
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New error grid better tailored to assess CGM accuracy

New error grid better tailored to assess CGM accuracy

A new error grid to assess the accuracy of glucose measurements could give continuous glucose monitor manufacturers and regulatory agencies such as the FDA a better understanding of how accurate their devices are.

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October 01, 2024
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Q&A: Tips for navigating use of diabetes devices in schools

Q&A: Tips for navigating use of diabetes devices in schools

One of many challenges parents face when their child is diagnosed with diabetes is how the condition will be managed in school, particularly if the child is using a diabetes device.

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August 28, 2024
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Multiple implementation methods can assist primary care practices with CGM use

Multiple implementation methods can assist primary care practices with CGM use

Primary care practices can successfully implement continuous glucose monitoring for patients with diabetes by using American Academy of Family Physicians resources or a virtual CGM initiation service, according to two speakers.

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August 14, 2024
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Tandem updates recall of mobile app causing rapid battery depletion of insulin pumps

Tandem updates recall of mobile app causing rapid battery depletion of insulin pumps

Tandem Diabetes Care emailed notices to users of version 2.7.1 of the Apple iOS t:connect mobile app warning of possible rapid battery depletion of their insulin pump, according to an FDA press release.

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August 07, 2024
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FDA approves next-generation CGM with two-step insertion process

FDA approves next-generation CGM with two-step insertion process

FDA approved Medtronic’s next-generation continuous glucose monitor for people with diabetes, according to an industry press release.

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July 25, 2024
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Voluntary medical device correction issued for small subset of FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors

Voluntary medical device correction issued for small subset of FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors

A voluntary medical device correction has been issued for a small number of continuous glucose monitoring sensors distributed in the first half of May, according to an industry press release.

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June 21, 2024
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Home-based health model could improve outcomes for adults in US with diabetes

Home-based health model could improve outcomes for adults in US with diabetes

ORLANDO — The U.S. health care community must focus on getting diabetes therapies, technology and tools into the hands of all people with diabetes, especially those with low incomes and living in rural communities, according to a speaker.

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June 10, 2024
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FDA clears OTC CGMs for general public, adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin

FDA clears OTC CGMs for general public, adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin

The FDA granted clearance for two new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring systems, one for adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin and another for adults without diabetes, according to an industry press release.

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