Diabetes Technology
Diabetes Technology
Types of Diabetes Technology
Blood Glucose Meters: Uses, Types, and More
Blood glucose meters measure and display a person’s blood sugar level at a single moment in time.
Continuous Glucose Monitors
CGM systems give users a picture of blood sugar levels in real time, helping to identify trends while replacing the need for fingersticks. Here's what you need to know about getting started and using this powerful diabetes technology.
A Guide to Insulin Pumps, Pens, and Syringes
Discover different options for insulin delivery, from insulin pumps to smart injection pens to syringes and vials.
Automated Insulin Delivery (AID)
Here’s what you need to know about the latest hybrid closed loop delivery systems for diabetes management, plus how to get started if you’re new to automated insulin delivery.
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Tech Watch: The Latest in Diabetes Tech News
With so many things happening in the diabetes tech world, it can be hard to keep up. Stay up to date here with the latest diabetes tech news and alerts.
Diabetes Technology: Choosing What’s Best for You
Key takeaways: * Continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and automated insulin delivery systems help people with diabetes who use insulin spend more time in range. * Many people have been using wearable devices for years now, and there’s plenty of practical advice available for people just getting started. * Connected pens and inhaled insulin offer additional insulin delivery methods for people with diabetes looking for options beyond or in addition to pumps.
Tandem Control-IQ+: How It Works, Features, and Latest Updates
Key takeaways: * Control-IQ+ is an automated insulin delivery system used in Tandem's t:slim X2 and Mobi insulin pumps. * The algorithm adjusts basal insulin every five minutes to prevent highs and lows. Automatic correction boluses can be delivered once per hour. * In April 2026, the AID system was approved for use during pregnancy with type 1 diabetes.
Fully Closed Loop: Automated Insulin Delivery Takes the Next Step
Key takeaways: * Fully closed loop systems take automated insulin delivery a step further by skipping meal announcements. * People with diabetes in the open source community are using fully closed loop systems, and diabetes technology makers are developing and testing these systems for future submission to the FDA. * People who have used fully closed loop systems say they reduce the burden of daily diabetes management.