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After over a year of continued advocacy, Medicare will cover mobile CGM use and sharing (Dexcom G5 for now); Medicare’s policy will be updated by June 21 st , if not...
An app uses blood sugar readings and other diabetes information to provide personalized guidance to workouts, along with exercise videos specifically for people with...
The smart insulin pen’s Android app is expected to launch later this year in the US; a Europe launch is expected in 2019. Plus, learn about four other smart pens/caps in...
A study testing whether One Drop’s coaching app, along with Fitbit activity trackers, can help people with diabetes and prediabetes meet their goals
The world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team is now sponsored by Dexcom; diabetes research studies on CGM and exercise will start this year: What is the...
Acclaimed author James S. Hirsch on his encounter with a broken healthcare system while trying to obtain FreeStyle Libre for his teenage son
The diaTribe Foundation and TCOYD hosted a panel discussion at the ADA 78 th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida; read about insights on how to improve diabetes care
A positive 8-0 vote at the FDA paves the way for first implanted CGM to come to the US; read what patient advocates and healthcare providers like about Eversense!
App allows FreeStyle Libre sensor users to monitor blood sugar on their smartphone without a separate reader. Tools also available for sharing glucose data with...
Approved for adults, the latest FreeStyle Libre will launch in US pharmacies in coming months
Toujeo Max SoloStar will launch later this year in the US. It holds 900 units of insulin and can dose up to 160 units in one injection, meaning fewer refills and...
The first trial, now recruiting 50 people, is an observational study of insulin requirements and glucose levels using the Dexcom G6 CGM in type 1 pregnancy.
Companion Medical's InPen is now available in 60,000 retail pharmacies across the United States
FlowSmart infusion set officially discontinued. On the plus side, BD plans to launch a tubeless type 2 diabetes insulin patch pump starting in late 2019.
In Canada, the G6 is expected to launch in late 2019 with no fingersticks and 10-day wear
Read about a new cauliflower pizza crust, alongside updates on Senseonics Eversense CGM, Medtronic’s new CGM points program, the Beyond A1C movement, Tandem’s Basal-IQ,...
Virta’s program resulted in “reversal” of type 2 diabetes in 54% of participants after two years. Data show 10% bodyweight loss, 0.9% A1C reduction, and reduced need for...
FreeStyle Libre 14-Day Now Available, G6 ships to Medicare users in early 2019
Diabeloop’s automated insulin delivery system includes the Kaleido insulin pump, an Android controller, and the Dexcom G6 CGM; it is the second hybrid closed loop...
How Jamie Kurtzig, a high school student using a DIY automated insulin delivery system, manages her type 1 diabetes

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