For people with type 1 diabetes, developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is an ever-present threat. When glucose levels become extremely low, it creates a life-threatening situation for which the ...
New diabetes devices are reshaping how people manage one of the world’s most common chronic conditions. What once required constant checking, guessing and daily stress is now becoming easier through ...
A health advisory committee recommended that Medicare consider measures such as time in range and safety data when making coverage decisions about diabetes devices. In a Tuesday meeting, the Medicare ...
Diabetes devices can significantly improve glycemic management and are the standard of care for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), but the technology also creates a unique set of stresses and burdens ...
In recent years, smartwatches and smart rings have grown increasingly popular, adorning the wrists and fingers of consumers who use them to monitor their exercise, sleep and heart activity. Now, ...
Abbott Laboratories recently began selling its new Lingo device, a continuous glucose monitor that’s available without a prescription. (Abbott Laboratories) CHICAGO — In recent years, smartwatches and ...
Gaps in access to prescribed diabetes technology are common, often arise from early device failure, and lead to disruptions in diabetes management, new research found. The top three reasons for the ...
It can be difficult to wear an insulin pump or other diabetes device on your body. Use these tips to help manage your use of this technology and avoid any hiccups that might arise. Share on Pinterest ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . School nurses should familiarize themselves with devices used by children with diabetes. Children with diabetes ...
Insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors are life-changing tools for many people with diabetes, but these devices can have a downside. The relentless barrage of data and alarms, combined with ...
You don’t have to choose between managing your diabetes and enjoying your hygiene routine. You can take steps to keep your devices safe while showering or bathing, whether you prefer to disconnect ...
A new implantable device carries a reservoir of glucagon that can be stored under the skin and could save diabetes patients from dangerously low blood sugar. CAMBRIDGE, MA -- For people with Type 1 ...