Diabetes Device

The FDA cleared a new, small insulin pump for adults and children ged 6 years and older with diabetes, according to an industry press release.

SAN DIEGO — A novel noninvasive blood glucose monitor may be able to measure glucose levels with an accuracy similar to fingersticks, according to a presenter.

CHICAGO — Children with type 1 diabetes using closed-loop insulin delivery systems spend more time in range than those receiving insulin injections or using a sensor-augmented pump or continuous glucose monitor, according to study data.

CHICAGO — Children with diabetes and their caregivers use a wide variety of continuous glucose monitoring alarm settings, and usage may differ based on the child’s age, according to a presenter at ENDO 2023.

In this video exclusive, Jonathan D. Leffert, MD, talks with Alyson K. Myers, MD, about disparities people with diabetes face and how those social determinants of health impact outcomes.

More than 80% of adults with diabetes using continuous glucose monitoring reported at least one instance of needing to stop using their device due to medical care or a device-related problem, according to survey findings.

The FDA granted clearance for a stand-alone, wearable insulin delivery pod for adults aged 18 years and older with type 2 diabetes who use basal insulin daily, according to a press release.

The FDA granted clearance for use of a standalone reader to display real-time glucose levels with an integrated continuous glucose monitoring system, according to a press release.

Abbott has issued a voluntary medical device correction to warn users about the potential for battery swelling, overheating or fire with three of its FreeStyle Libre readers.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the launch of an Android mobile app for a connected smart cap for insulin pens, according to an industry press release.