The app tracks diet, health and exercise….
Read More »Diabetes Disaster Averted #20: Insulin Pumps and Waterbeds
I recently had a pump patient who suddenly started having a problem in the morning with hypoglycemia, 30 minutes after arising but prior to taking her bolus for her breakfast. We recommended she change her infusion set and insertion area however there was no improvement and she continued to have …
Read More »A Review of Insulin Pen Devices
Emily K. McCoy, PharmD and Bradley M. Wright, PharmD, BCPS Abstract: Optimization of glycemic control is a fundamental aspect of diabetes management, and rates of diabetes-related microvascular complications are significantly decreased when glycemic control is improved. Currently, > 5 million Americans require insulin therapy to manage their diabetes, and this …
Read More »FDA & CDC WARNING: Limit Fingerstick Devices to Just One Patient
Fingerstick devices along with insulin pens should never be used with more than one person…
Read More »Tool for Your Practice: Insulin Delivery Devices
Insulin Delivery Device Handout. Save time with your new insulin patients and let them know what is available. Print out the PDF handout and give to each patient. Insulin Delivery Choices (PDF)
Read More »BMI Calculator for use on Palm OS and PocketPC 2003 Devices
Download your free program for your handheld device. Compliments of the educational mission of the Obesity Education Initiative (OEI) of the NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Click Here for More
Read More »Highlights of New Devices for Diabetes Care Studied and Tested
With 16 million American diabetics, pharmaceutical firms are testing dozens of new devices, drugs and products to attack the disease and grab a piece of the market.
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