Insulin Nation

MARCH 3, 2020

For people living with diabetes who aren’t part of a rigorous scientific study, completely avoiding lows can be close to impossible. Improvements in diabetes tech are making it more possible to reduce the occurrence of hypos without sacrificing tight control over blood sugars.

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Diabetes Tech 115

Insulin Nation

MARCH 19, 2020

Diabetes tech advances in waves, with huge innovations hitting the market at least every two years. Meaning that Medtronic users will be stuck with outdated tech for at least two years before insurance will cover an update. Tandem’s firmware can be updated straight to the device similar to how cell phone firmware is updated.

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Diabetes Tech 71

Insulin Nation

APRIL 30, 2020

But before we dive too deep into the potential benefits of this new designation, lets first look at the three different categories of “i” products that current diabetes tech can fit into. Interoperable Automated Glycemic Controller (iAGC).

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Insulin Nation

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The iLet trial can serve as a reminder to the diabetes tech community that while the 670G may be an important introduction to the era of artificial pancreas technology, it will not be the final word.

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Diabetes Tech 80

Insulin Nation

OCTOBER 9, 2017

I meet with a group of fellow people with Type 1 diabetes, and we talk about our experiences, swap coupons that we snagged from our endocrinologist appointments, help each other learn to count carbs, discuss new diabetes tech, and navigate stupid insurance jargon and deductibles.

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Diabetes Tech 66

Insulin Nation

APRIL 16, 2020

Even though I never planned to use my pump in auto mode , it was exciting to be part of that first wave of truly advanced diabetes tech. When they launched their automated hybrid-closed loop system a few years later, I was equally excited to upgrade to the more user-friendly, waterproof pump and more advanced CGM.

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Diabetes Tech 86

Insulin Nation

JANUARY 5, 2015

Insulin Nation takes no position on DIY diabetes tech hacks. As always, we urge you to consult with your medical care provider before making any change in your diabetes self-care routine. That is why I am not waiting. Devices Meters & CGMs'

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Diabetes Tech 85

Insulin Nation

JANUARY 5, 2015

Insulin Nation takes no position on DIY diabetes tech hacks. As always, we urge you to consult with your medical care provider before making any change in your diabetes self-care routine. That is why I am not waiting. Devices Meters & CGMs'

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Diabetes Tech 74

Insulin Nation

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

One study that looked into the psychosocial challenges of living with diabetes found an inverse relationship between diabetes tech and the level of support received. Finding a moment to change a set or check blood sugar can be difficult if not downright impossible. Technology.

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Insulin Nation

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The persistence of ketone-inducing hyperglycemia even when utilizing such a high-tech piece of equipment is frustrating. It serves to highlight one of the often overlooked aspects of increasingly intelligent diabetes tech: the blind reliance on these devices to keep us safe and healthy.

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Diabetes Tech 50

Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Diabetes is not fun, but there are a lot of conditions out there that are a lot more debilitating, life-altering, and deadly. Not to mention that you have been diagnosed in a time when CGMs, pumps, and diabetes tech has made caring for this condition easier than ever.

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Diabetes Tech 91

Insulin Nation

MARCH 11, 2014

While diabetes tech companies have raised funds through crowdsourcing campaigns before, this might be the first time that a company is targeting a fundraising campaign to deal specifically with regulatory costs. In March, Timesulin launched a campaign on Indigogo to raise $30,000 to bring its timer-enabled insulin pen caps to the U.S.

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Diabetes Tech 75

Insulin Nation

JULY 9, 2020

The inclusion of such a tool in the MDDT by the FDA falls in line with a growing trend within the diabetes tech industry to focus on devices that aim to improve more than just blood sugar control.

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Diabetes Tech 47

Insulin Nation

JANUARY 13, 2017

If the past year is any indication, diabetes tech geeks might have to work hard in 2017 to keep up with the latest models of pumps and CGMs on the marketplace. A good illustration of this rapid change can be seen with what occurred with the Animas OneTouch Vibe system in the past year.

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Diabetes Tech 54

Insulin Nation

MARCH 27, 2014

Asante, the makers of the Snap pump, have announced they are moving ahead with a venture to make their diabetes data more accessible. They’ve unveiled a partnership with Tidepool, a diabetes tech non-profit, to make Snap pump info available for users’ laptops, phones, and tablets.

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Insulin Nation

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

In addition, EndGadget is reporting that 97 tech firms, including Google, Microsoft, and Apple, have filed an amicus brief in support of lawsuits against the executive order, saying that the brief “inflicts significant harm on American business, innovation and growth.”. So far, no diabetes tech or biopharma company has joined the suit.

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Diabetes Tech 49