On April 15, the FDA approved GlaxoSmithKline’s once-weekly GLP-1 agonist Tanzeum (albiglutide) for type 2 diabetes, which makes it the second once-weekly GLP-1 agonist...

On January 13, J&J LifeScan announced the launch of the OneTouch VerioSync blood glucose meter in the US. The meter sends blood glucose readings wirelessly (via...

MannKind’s inhalable ultra-rapid-acting insulin Afrezza has its day at the FDA – find out what it can do for patients and how to speak up!

In April, Asante Solutions started shipping its Snap insulin pump to users in the northeastern part of US. What’s unique about the Snap is that insulin cartridges are...

On March 4, Medtronic announced the creation of a new pilot program with Aetna to provide an insulin pump to up to 300 fully insured members with uncontrolled type 2...

The first quarter of 2013 has been eventful for Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Care. Animas Corporation submitted the Animas Vibe insulin pump to the FDA, integrated...

On February 19, Abbott announced a recall of FreeStyle and FreeStyle Flash blood glucose meters, which may produce low blood sugar results incorrectly when used with...

On April 17, Abbott announced a recall of the FreeStyle InsuLinx blood glucose meters due to software issues for readings of 1,024 mg/dl and above. The problem is...

LifeScan’s OneTouch VerioSync meter – the magic of wireless blood glucose data to your iPhone/iPod/iPad.

Five key insights from April’s big-deal artificial pancreas meeting in Washington, DC.

The New York Times publishes a critical front page piece on type 1 diabetes costs and devices - what we wish they would have written.

The technology giant, Google recently announced that it is working to develop a contact lens that could non-invasively monitor glucose levels from tears. The smart...

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Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Have a parent or a friend recently diagnosed? The top ten things to know from co-managing editor Adam Brown!

On January 8, the FDA approved Farxiga (dapaglifozin) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The drug is called Forxiga in Europe, where it has been approved since...

Beating challenging meals and winter weather – simple tips for better blood sugars and health in 2014.

Twitter Summary: Novo Nordisk’s Xultophy gets positive recommendation in Europe, full approval to hopefully come soon! On July 25, Novo Nordisk announced that the...

Twitter summary: FDA approves Xigduo XR – first once-daily SGLT-2 inhibitor/metformin fixed dose combo in the US AstraZeneca recently announced that the FDA approved...

How many different factors can affect blood glucose? See the 22 things that can change your blood sugar in the short-term...

Twitter summary: Roche launches first-ever BGM with built-in bolus calculator – important advance for MDI patients At the recent AADE conference , this August, Roche...