Diabetics may soon replace finger pricks with cell phones Jun 22, 2008
Cell phones could also wirelessly control an insulin pump, according to the companies. Gentag, Georgetown and SAIC (NYSE: SAI) will develop and try to sell or license their combined technology to a company developing glucose monitors or insulin pumps. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Insulet Announces Development Agreement for the First Non-Diabetes Drug Delivery Application for the OmniPod System Jun 4, 2008
June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Insulet Corporation (Nasdaq: ), a leader in wearable insulin pump technology with its OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System, today announced an agreement with Ferring Pharmaceuticals, of Saint Prex, Switzerland, to develop the OmniPod System for the delivery of a Ferring drug. This is Insulet's first development agreement for a non-diabetes drug delivery application. (PR Newswire)
Broncos saddle up, forget 2007 Jun 3, 2008
" Cutler now wears a wireless, iPod-sized insulin pump that regulates his blood sugar. The plan will change when the games start; he can't risk having the pump dislodge from a hit. "Jay seems pretty calm about things, but he is an NFL quarterback, and I can't imagine he wouldn't get up on the day of a game," McDermott says. "That excitement could increase his glucose level. "We'll probably give him an injection of insulin before games. "We'll have to monitor it and see how much he needs to eat... (USA Today -- Sports)
Diabetic QB Cutler says he's back to full strength May 29, 2008
The Denver Broncos' third-year quarterback said Wednesday during the team's passing camp that he feels like his old, strong self and a new man now that he's got his Type 1 diabetes under control thanks to an insulin pump and a change in his diet ... "You can see the energy level is higher, too. ... You see a more confident player. People thought he would be down and out and he isn't.''Cutler said he won't wear his $5,000-plus insulin pump during games for fear he would get hit in his abdomen,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Car alterations draw stiff NASCAR penalties May 29, 2008
The Denver Broncos' third-year quarterback said during the team's passing camp that he feels like a new man now that he's got his Type 1 diabetes under control thanks to an insulin pump and a change in his diet. Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme took a few snaps in another step in his rehabilitation from elbow surgery. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Crews fined for pit skirmish May 29, 2008
The Denver Broncos' third-year quarterback said Wednesday at the team's passing camp that he feels like his old, strong self now that he's got his Type 1 diabetes under control thanks to an insulin pump and a change in his diet. Cutler lost 35 pounds and some zip on his frozen rope throws last season but didn't heed the warning signs, including constant fatigue, unexplained weight loss, extreme thirst and frequent urination, until team medical personnel noticed a high blood sugar reading in... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Jason Taylor coy about football plans May 29, 2008
Cutler feeling strong: Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler said during the team's passing camp that he feels like his old, strong self now that he's got his Type 1 diabetes under control thanks to an insulin pump and a change in his diet. Cutler, who lost 35 pounds last season, was sent to a diabetes specialist in March. (The Palm Beach Post)
Healthy Cutler not letting diabetes divert his plans May 27, 2008
" He's already a role model to teammates. TABLE: The 25-year-old quarterback appears to be unaware of all the eyes on him during last week's four-day quarterback camp. Eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback says Cutler's business-as-usual demeanor in coping with an illness that threatens 21 million Americans is paying unexpected dividends. Wearing a wireless, small iPod-sized insulin pump during practices to regulate his blood sugar, teammates praise Cutler for his mental toughness. They acknowledge... (USA Today -- Sports)
Upton: no 'magic bullet' to reduce gasoline prices May 15, 2008
We need long-term solutions, knowing full well there is no magic bullet," he said.He was also excited to be meeting with Dean Kamen, whose inventions the Segway, the first insulin pump and an all-terrain electric wheelchair.Upton will be talking to him about his water purification system, which could be able to use cow dung to generate power and purify water in developing countries.Kamen is also the founder of an organization which encourages students in science and technology, including the... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Upton looks for lower gas prices May 14, 2008
He was also excited to be meeting with Dean Kamen, who has invented many things including the Segway, the first insulin pump and an all-terrain electric wheelchair. Upton will be talking to him about his water purification system, which could be able to use cow dung to generate power and purify water in developing countries. (Niles Star, MI)
Insulin pump linked to teen injuries May 6, 2008
FDA study: Insulin pumps linked to injuries, deaths in teens ... CHICAGO Insulin pumps are used by tens of thousands of teenagers worldwide with Type 1 diabetes, but they can be risky and have been linked to injuries and even deaths, a review by federal regulators finds ... A photo provided by Medtronics Diabetes, shows a Medtronic Paradigm REAL-Time System insulin pump as it would be worn to allow young people to live more normal lives by giving themselves insulin discreetly in public. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FDA: Teen insulin pumps should be watched May 6, 2008
FDA: Teen insulin pumps risky - CNN.com ... CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Insulin pumps are used by tens of thousands of teenagers worldwide with Type 1 diabetes, but they can be risky and have been linked to injuries and even deaths, a review by federal regulators finds ... Insulin pumps are the size of a cell phone and worn on a belt or pocket. (CNN -- Health)
Study: Insulin pumps risky for teens May 5, 2008
CHICAGO Insulin pumps, used by tens of thousands of teenagers and others with Type 1 diabetes, can be risky and have been linked to injuries and even deaths, a study by federal regulators found ... Steve Sabicer, a spokesman for Minneapolis-based Medtronic Inc., which makes the top-selling insulin pump said the company stands behind the product's safety and "the many years of clinical evidence that support the benefits of insulin pump therapy." ... What they are: Insulin pumps are the size of a... (KHOU.com, TX)
Diabetes cases merit attention, leader says May 4, 2008
She is now a nurse in the Queen's Medical Center's cardiac intensive care unit and says she is in better control of her diabetes since getting an insulin pump two months ago. Knapp was among nearly 1,400 patients, health care professionals, educators and vendors attending the conference, hosted by Taking Control of Your Diabetes, a nonprofit San Diego organization. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Cutler on diabetes: It's something I can deal with May 3, 2008
Eating less fast food is a silver lining to his diagnosis, said Cutler, who is looking into getting an insulin pump in the next month and plans to expand his charity work to include juvenile diabetes. He also wants fans to know he's going to be all right. (ESPN -- Football News)
Thriving With Diabetes Is Possible, Says Sacramento Teen May 2, 2008
Ashley checks her blood sugar regularly and an insulin pump frees her up from daily insulin shots. She says she is just like any other kid, including her brother, Matthew, and her twin sister Sara, a fellow soccer player. (KCRA 3, CA)
Studies test new approaches to islet transplantation May 2, 2008
Three or more insulin injections a day or treatment with an insulin pump are often needed to maintain blood glucose control, but most people with type 1 diabetes still develop complications, including damage to the heart and blood vessels, eyes, nerves, and kidneys. Despite steady improvements in managing the disease, type 1 diabetes cuts lives short by about 15 years, with early deaths due mainly to heart attacks and strokes. (EurekAlert!)
No more needles Apr 9, 2008
The numbers are transmitted to an insulin pump and, armed with this new data, a diabetic can adjust his insulin levels more accurately. Diabetics have enough health concerns to worry about aside from the additional pain of finger pricking. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Human trials to begin on 'diabetes cure' after terminally ill mice ... Mar 17, 2008
Maintaining near-normal sugar levels requires life-long demands on the patient, including frequent blood sugar monitoring and at least three daily injections of insulin or use of an insulin pump, along with restrictive diets. Dr Faustman, a diabetes researcher for 15 years, realised that reversing Type 1 diabetes would require a drug that killed the bad white blood cells. (Daily Mail)
Better education = longer life Mar 17, 2008
"I'm a Type 1 diabetic. That means that I wear an insulin pump ALL THE TIME. . . . I would love to be pump-free, but with fewer science money, I guess I just have to be stuck with it. . . . I want to be a nondiabetic, and I don't much care HOW that happens! WE NEED MORE SCIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Ruth Aydelott. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Could Hackers Hit Pacemakers, Other Medical Implants? Mar 15, 2008
It sounds like the far-fetched plot of a sci-fi thriller: Bad guys strike down a high-ranking politician or captain of industry by hacking into and remotely tinkering with his or her pacemaker, insulin pump, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or other medical implant. Unfortunately, new research shows such a scenario is no longer just science fiction. (Scientific American)
Phase I Diabetes Trial Aims To Reverse Type 1 Diabetes Mar 15, 2008
However, the so-called intensive therapy that is required to maintain near-normal sugar levels requires life-long demands on the patient, including frequent blood sugar monitoring and at least 3 daily injections of insulin or use of an insulin pump, along with restrictive diets. Insulin doses must be adjusted based on blood sugar levels, dietary factors, and anticipated exercise. (Science Daily)
Padres in the genes Mar 5, 2008
The freshman never is without his insulin pump, which he keeps in his back pocket while playing. I keep it in the pocket away from my sliding leg, he says. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Institute program to bridge diabetes research and care Mar 5, 2008
Dennis G. Hendricks Nancy Misaalefua, left, customer service representative at the Johnson Johnson Diabetes Institute in Milpitas learns about the insulin pump from Kim Kelly, institute director. A new state-of-the-art facility aimed at training health care professionals about diabetes treatment, management tools and patient communication is scheduled to open its doors Feb. 29 in Milpitas. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Dodgers are used to camp surprises Feb 18, 2008
The 34-year-old pitches with an insulin pump, is a true role model to countless diabetics and a tireless charity worker. Greg Jones: Now 31, Jones has pitched in 38 big league games, all of them with the Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels in 2003 and from 2005-07. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Gadgets to keep you healthy Feb 16, 2008
One is an iPod and the other an insulin pump and glucose monitor called the MiniMed Paradigm real-time system made by Medtronic. It features user-friendly control buttons and a screen that displays ones glucose levels, giving better information than those daily fingerstick readings provide. (India Times, India)
FHN offers free diabetes education classes Feb 13, 2008
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting brings together the concepts of insulin pump therapy and carbohydrate counseling for the most successful results. This class meets the second Thursday of every other month, starting Feb. 14. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Dealing with diabetes: Diabetes rates are climbing, challenging employers, insurers and the health care community Feb 9, 2008
Photo by Ron Bath Artist C.J. Pressma, who has had diabetes since he was 12, shows his insulin pump, along with some of his digital prints ... He has an insulin pump to help regulate his blood sugar. (Louisville Business First, KY)
People Power: Electricity From Your Knee Feb 8, 2008
Enough Power for a Prosthetic Arm, an Insulin Pump or Even a Cell Phone ... Or maybe, say makers of the generator, the device could be used by a diabetic to run an insulin pump. (ABC News)
Robotics team gets donation Feb 7, 2008
Kamen is the inventor of the first insulin pump, the IBOT all-terrain electric wheelchair, and, most famously, the Segway PT, a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric scooter. Besides local science teachers and AMI technicians, the event has drawn in less obvious robot enthusiasts. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A life of adventure, despite diabetes Feb 4, 2008
Concerned that air pressures at such elevations would damage the insulin pump that another sponsor, Animas, had provided him, he took flexpens of Novolog insulin as a backup. But the pump didn't fail him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
7-year-old will walk to raise research money for diabetes Jan 31, 2008
He's now on an insulin pump, which alleviated insulin injections, but his blood sugar must be checked up to 10 times per day with a needle prick on his finger. "We try to rotate his fingers. We use all 10, a couple of pokes per finger each day. His fingers do look pretty hammered," Heyerhoff said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Floyd child still hunting for a cure Jan 25, 2008
Any progress is good news for Alix, who has begun to adjust to life with an insulin pump. The pump injects insulin into his system throughout the day, but sometimes causes discomfort. (Charles City Press, IO)
Mom credits 5-year-old son with saving her life (2535) Jan 25, 2008
She always knew her son was smart --- he'd been asking questions about her insulin pump and glucose pills since he was 2 --- but she never imagined he could keep such a level-head in such a stressful situation. When asked if he knew what he had done, Cassel simply replied "I did what I had to do.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Astronaut, race driverfind common bonds Jan 9, 2008
HEALTH AND MEDICINE: ultrasound scanners, automatic insulin pump, portable X-ray device, invisible braces, dental arch wire, palate surgery technology, magnetic resonance imaging. PUBLIC SAFETY: Doppler radar, lead poison detection, fire and flame detectors, corrosion protection coatings, protective clothing, and robotic hands. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Diabetes 101 Dec 19, 2007
Insulin cannot be taken orally, so it must taken by injection or by insulin pump, which is a tiny device that connects to the body with plastic tubing and feeds a constant drip of insulin. I use an insulin pump ... Insulin pumps do much the same thing. (CNN)
Sticking His Neck Out Dec 17, 2007
His regard for medical technology, like the insulin pump he wears to keep his diabetes under control, is matched by a respect for preventative practices, like his daily meditation and exercise. A passionate cook, he prides himself on making healthful meals that actually taste good. (Boston Globe)
He is still enjoying life despite disease Nov 29, 2007
Now, Spears wears a computerized insulin pump which automatically puts insulin into his body ... The body stops making insulin, and the person must inject it through a syringe or, in Spears case now, through an insulin pump. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
November is National Diabetes Month Nov 27, 2007
Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes taking insulin shots or using an insulin pump, eating healthy, exercising regularly, taking aspirin daily (for some), controlling blood pressure and cholesterol. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes and about 9 out of 10 people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Stem cell breakthrough uses no embryos Nov 21, 2007
MRS. wrote on Nov 20, 2007 5:42 PM:" This is great news. I would think this would make everyone happy. I would gladly donate my skin for this. I am so happy this was found. I am dibetic as well as my husband that takes 4 shots a day, a son that is on the insulin pump and a Sister that takes 2 shots a day. ". JD wrote on Nov 20, 2007 4:34 PM:" Some people will never be happy regardless of what or how things are done. They just look for things to get upset over, or offended about. These people... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Needle-free diabetes pump tested Nov 19, 2007
The treatment involves an insulin pump that mimics the body's pancreas and does away with the need for injections ... Dr Duncan Brown, a consultant at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, said the insulin pump could also prevent hypoglycaemic attacks. (BBC News -- Health)
Medtronic Mediterranean Launches World's First Arabic-Language Integrated Insulin Therapy for Improved Diabetes Management Nov 13, 2007
BEIRUT, Lebanon, November 13 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTN: Healthcare Editors - MiniMed Paradigm(R) REAL-Time System Allows Patients to Make Immediate Self-Management Decisions Medtronic Mediterranean today announced the Middle East launch of the Arabic language Paradigm(R) REAL-Time Insulin Pump and Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Paradigm REAL-Time), a progressive therapy available for patients who use insulin to treat diabetes ... The Paradigm REAL-Time System integrates an external insulin... (PR Newswire)
Insulin pills could alter diabetics' lives Nov 12, 2007
Another method of treatment already on the market is the insulin pump. Page 1 of 2. (Daily Orange, NY)
More of this story Nov 7, 2007
" Moreau has made a conscious effort to educate herself about diabetes over the years and decided to take advantage of an insulin pump when she decided to have children; a risky time for diabetic women."It was a godsend during pregnancy when my blood sugar would change hourly and my insulin dose tripled over the course of nine months," she said. "At that time, the pump was the size of a small boom-box, but it made it possible for me to have two healthy children without difficulty ... With Annie... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Son's diagnosis 'knocked the life out of me' Nov 7, 2007
Andrew Cruse uses an insulin pump and checks his blood sugar levels, even when he is playing football for the Kennett-Unionville Titans. "It was like someone knocked the life out of me," she said. (CNN -- Health)
UC caters to students with dietary restrictions Nov 1, 2007
"Our menus include vegetarian selections, low-fat and low-calorie options. "New additions this year include a lahvosh wrap sandwich, available both in the UC food court and at the Java City in Fletcher Hall," he said. Harms also mentioned the C-stores, which are stocked with organic grocery items and the Naked Juice line of all natural beverages.Ariel Parker, a Memphis freshman, said she has diabetes and has worn an insulin pump since she was four years old. "The UC does a good job at making... (The University Echo, TN)
After surgery, friends plan plus-size garage sale Oct 31, 2007
d been dependent on an insulin pump and an oral agent for diabetes. I wanted to come off that. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Power Medical goes public Oct 29, 2007
Animas, an insulin pump manufacturer in West Chester, Pa. raised $64 million from its IPO. The company was acquired last year by Johnson & Johnson for $518 million. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Diabetes mini-fair set Oct 27, 2007
There will also be blood glucose monitors and a variety of insulin delivery systems, including the insulin pump, a press release said. Representatives from various diabetes-related companies will be available. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 25, 2007 Oct 26, 2007
Diabetes (Pediatric). Conjunctivitis, Bacterial. (Health-Finder)
Outliving a diabetes prognosis Oct 23, 2007
The 1980s also saw the advent of the insulin pump ... Some sensors transmit data directly to an insulin pump, so you can use the reading to adjust and fine-tune the amount of insulin being pumped into the body ... Forty years ago, before the advent of all of the cool diabetes technology such as insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors and blood sugar testing, parents were given a fairly grim prediction for how their child would fare. (CNN -- Health)
Register family raises funds to help others with diabetes Oct 15, 2007
It is about testing your blood sugar, about getting shots or having an insulin pump. It is about those worries of future health problems, she said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Q & A with Alexandria Ambrose Oct 11, 2007
Then I got the more high-tech insulin pump -- it looks like a beeper or pager and it's much easier than the shots. There's a program on the pump, and I enter what number my blood sugar is and it adjusts to what I need. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
WaveSense Blood Glucose Meter One of Few Brands to Pass Rigorous TNO Tests Oct 9, 2007
"Accuracy is the most important feature of any glucose monitoring system. If people are checking their blood sugar regularly, they may as well get a reliable number. Getting wildly fluctuating readings is one of the most discouraging aspects of monitoring. WaveSense products help users by providing consistent, repeatable results that they trust," says John Walsh, PA, CDE, Diabetes Clinical Specialist at Advanced Metabolic Care + Research in Escondido, CA, and author of Pumping Insulin:... (PR Newswire)
One step closer to a cure Oct 5, 2007
Staff Writer/Megg Crook. Thu Oct 04, 2007, 01:40 PM EDT. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Education, exercise help to battle diabetes Oct 1, 2007
Type 1 diabetics fail to produce insulin and need to have insulin either by injection or an insulin pump in order to survive. Type 1 diabetes accounts for 5-10 percent of diabetics. (Pueblo Chieftain)
Three Keys to The Game Sep 23, 2007
The Roughriders have tried three different players at the short-side defensive end position, with rookie John Chick, a diabetic who requires an insulin pump to play, lining up opposite Fred Perry. Perry, a premier talent who is again a strong candidate for defensive player of the year, is holding up his end. (Vancouver Sun)
New tools make managing diabetes easier Sep 23, 2007
The result is that controlling diabetes still requires an arsenal of invasive devices -- including blood-glucose monitors, continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps -- coupled with a regimen of diet, exercise and medications ... But diabetes still turns people into human pin cushions, with insulin injections, lancet pricks to draw blood and cannula insertions to operate insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors ... Insulin pumps provide a steady flow of insulin to the body, making... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Diabetics swap finger pricks for new sensors Sep 18, 2007
Adam Bird / APSeven-year-old Ellie Clark holds her insulin pump, which works with an implant in her sideto display blood sugar levels ... Available now are Medtronic Inc.s three-day Real-Time monitor sold by itself, for adults or children, or together with a manually adjustable insulin pump and DexCom Inc.s STS-7 seven-day monitor for adults. (MSNBC -- Health)
Diabetics Try New Round-The-Clock Sensor Sep 18, 2007
The ultimate goal is to create an "artificial pancreas," pairing these sensors with insulin pumps that would automatically dispense doses to make a diabetic's blood sugar more like a healthy person's ... Available now are Medtronic Inc.'s three-day Real-Time monitor _ sold by itself, for adults or children, or together with a manually adjustable insulin pump _ and DexCom Inc.'s STS-7 seven-day monitor for adults. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
New sensors monitor diabetes Sep 18, 2007
Available now are Medtronic Inc.'s three-day Real-Time monitor sold by itself, for adults or children, or together with a manually adjustable insulin pump and DexCom Inc.'s STS-7 seven-day monitor for adults. A five-day competitor from Abbott Laboratories is in development. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Diabetes in rural areas hard to treat Sep 16, 2007
Many patients must learn to give themselves insulin injections or use insulin pumps and regularly test blood glucose levels ... He was forced to remove his insulin pump because excess heat from equipment spoiled the insulin ... Rural doctors in Washington County say it helps patients learn about medications, how to give insulin injections and use blood-glucose testing machines and insulin pumps, along with providing a primer on nutrition, carbohydrate-counting and exercise. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Triathlete Undaunted By Life's Hurdles Sep 10, 2007
Because exercise lowers blood sugar, the hard-training Pastor said he has to take extra steps to maintain his levels, such as wearing an insulin pump and taking up to 15 blood tests a day as opposed to the usual five. He has taken tests during the running portion of the events, he said. (NBC 11, CA)
Living with diabetes Sep 4, 2007
Using an insulin pump instead of traditional injections, Jamel Dagher, 15, of Vicksburg leads a normal, active life. CAR FOR A CURE. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Summer brings changes in hospital leadership Aug 20, 2007
I assist with the diabetes support group, she advised, and I m also a certified insulin pump instructor. I am able to train diabetics how to use mini insulin pumps for those who want a more flexible lifestyle. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
