MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'diabetes technology'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:21:35 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899588&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FXLagsaRETzM%2F To be honest, my Metformin intake has dwindled in the last month or so, so it was no surprise to me to find out that my A1C had not gone down since my last endocrinologist appointment in March. In fact, it went up by .2%. My “compliance” toward taking Metformin was excellent in the first three months or so of my usage, and the success was marked by a decrease in my basal and a heightened sensitivity to the drug. But this month, and for most of July, I have slacked off in popping the pills every single day. They are large pills, and I have never been very good at swallowing pills to begin with. My mother used to chop up my penicillin when I was a child and cover it with strawberry jam so I could swallow it better. It’s probably why I don’t have very good feelings tow... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899588 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:18:11 +0100 3899588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629637&cid=t_138626_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmonitor-blood-glucose-and-look-cool-with-a-nano-tattoo%2F2010.06.03 Millions of people with diabetes are forced to endure multiple finger pricks daily — an unpleasant practice that may impede compliance, and whose reliability is operator-dependent. Now, Dr. Paul Barone and Dr. Michael Strano at the MIT Department of Chemical Engineering are developing a new approach to glucose monitoring. Building on work they previously published in ACS Nano, the new technology employs a nanoparticle “tattoo” as a glucose sensor, which can then be continuously monitored by a device on the surface of the body. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629637 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:03 +0100 3629637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449079&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fdesign-challenge-and-now-a-word-from-our-sponsor.html Actually, we have Veenu Aulakh to thank for putting the DiabetesMine Design Challenge on the map. She heard me give a keynote speech at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Project HealthDesign event a few years ago, calling for more patient involved in medical device design, and it seems that a light bulb went on: the [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449079 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:00:41 +0100 3449079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440998&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fbeating-the-odds-with-richard-vaughn-over-half-a-century-of-diabetes.html Richard Vaughn is a bit of a legend in the diabetes online community. Known more widely as Richard157 on several diabetes forums, Richard began sharing his story of living with type 1 diabetes for over 60 years via forum posts in 2007 and has become an inspiration for many. Last week, Richard also became a [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440998 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:00:24 +0100 3440998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208600&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Faaron-kowalski-your-questions-on-the-artificial-pancreas-answered-here.html When the  JDRF recently announced its newest artificial pancreas push — a partnership with Animas and Dexcom to actually develop a commercial product — head of the project Aaron Kowalski kindly agreed to answer reader questions here. Today, I bring you those answers, direct “from the horses’ mouth,” as it were. Usage Issues Q) How much more [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208600 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:00:43 +0100 3208600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167331&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2Fpk9h4agW5EY%2F I had mentioned in a prior post that at the advice of my doctor I had begun taking Byetta to help control my Type2 Diabetes. I have just seen an FDA warning about Byetta causing Pancreatitis in 30 reported cases. So far, no deaths…but do I want to be the first? Byetta works great for controlling my type 2 diabetes. Made as a synthetic version of the Gila Monster’s saliva, it assists in the way that your stomach empties, causing a slower release of glucose into your system and it also stimulates the part of the brain which sends the signal of feeling full to your stomach. It has been shown that Byetta can cause modest weight loss in those who take it. Byetta is like an appetite suppressant and a diabetes medication all in one. To good to be true right? Right. The FDA released a... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167331 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 3167331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989343&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fdiabetes-technology-society-on-the-horizon.html Today, just a sampling of some of the interesting stuff presented at last week’s Diabetes Technology Society meeting, that will be out on the market in … um… some years from now (?): IN-105 Oral Insulin for Type 2 diabetes - Biocon Limited, apparently India’s premier biotechnology company, has been developing oral insulin tablets for some [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989343 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:15:50 +0100 2989343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984968&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fthe-diabetes-technology-society-from-algorithms-to-adherence.html The Diabetes Technology Society held its annual meeting last Thursday through Saturday, which always takes place just about a mile and a half from my house. But guess what? This was the very first year that I found myself on the inside of this exclusive event, participating in a panel (the very last panel of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984968 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:52 +0100 2984968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2931246&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FqBodCHruBFo%2F FDA approval has just been given to Merk’s Janumet, the newest drug approved for fighting type 2 diabetes. I know, you are saying to yourself “A new drug, what’s the big deal? There is already Metformin and Januvia”. According to Merk, the FDA approved Janumet based on clinical studies showing that Janumet packs a punch equivalent to taking both Januvia and Metformin together. Januvia and Metformin are commonly both prescribed to a type 2 diabetes patient who is having poor results from taking just one or the other. By taking one Janumet you are receiving the benefits of combining Metformin and Januvia in one convenient pill and also cutting down on your out of pocket co-pay costs. Both Janumet and Januvia represent a new class of diabetes medicines called DPP-4 w... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2931246 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:33:05 +0100 2931246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2836314&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F1zqhz9WaAp0%2F A Japanese woman has been cured of diabetes via a donor transplant of insulin-producing cells from her mother. It is the first time an islet cell transplant from a living donor has worked. Three months after the operation at Japan’s Kyoto University Hospital, both mother and daughter are fit and well, the BBC reported Tuesday. Islet cells have previously been taken from dead donors, but the cells were often damaged, hampering their success. Dr. Shinichi Matsumoto said islets from living donors are more viable and more likely to function properly and using donor cells from a close relation reduces the risk of rejection. However, the woman must take powerful drugs to stop her rejecting the new cells, according to Matsumoto. The findings are published in the Lancet. Related Posts P... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2836314 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:23:02 +0100 2836314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2678813&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FcbZSLuXwm_o%2F What is an Insulin Pen? Well it is an insulin injection tool that resembles… you guessed it, a pen. This is great for people who need to give themselves an insulin injection when out in public but do not like it to be noticeable. The Insulin Pen also contains memory of your last 16 injections. This makes keeping your injections trackable a cinch so that you and your doctor are better able to review your diabetes history. The Insulin Pen records the date, time and the amount of diabetic insulin dose including primer dose. There is one Insulin Pen available right now named HumaPen Memoir. This pen currently will dispense insulin in whole unit increments. It is made to work with the most prescribed mealtime insulin used in America which is the insulin lispro injection. Being released in... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2678813 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:33:27 +0100 2678813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667644&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fthe-search-for-noninvasive-glucose-technology-that-works-where-it-stands-now.html John Smith is considered one of the country’s premiere experts on non-invasive glucose monitoring technology. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of Johnson & Johnson’s LifeScan, a world market leader in blood glucose monitoring systems. John now consults for companies pursuing noninvasive glucose methods, and for investors who fund them. [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667644 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:00:47 +0100 2667644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649220&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FzSYv4DnN2sg%2F The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has decided to discontinue their inhaled insulin Exubera. The inhaled insulin Exubera was classified as a second generation form of insulin and it was thought that this development in insulin technology would take off…didn’t happen. But why? Pfizer has reported that Exubera, which was an inhaled powder insulin product geared towards type1 and type2 diabetes, never found the acceptance of doctors and patients. Pfizer announced on October 18th that they will no longer be producing Exubera, their announcement did make it clear that their discontinuation of the Inhaled Insulin Device decision was not based on any safety issues, it was totally due to lack of interest. In other words, they were not making enough money off of Exubera to make it wort... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649220 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:38:49 +0100 2649220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405907&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2Fpk9h4agW5EY%2F I had mentioned in a prior post that at the advice of my doctor I had begun taking Byetta to help control my Type2 Diabetes. I have just seen an FDA warning about Byetta causing Pancreatitis in 30 reported cases. So far, no deaths…but do I want to be the first? Byetta works great for controlling my type 2 diabetes. Made as a synthetic version of the Gila Monster’s saliva, it assists in the way that your stomach empties, causing a slower release of glucose into your system and it also stimulates the part of the brain which sends the signal of feeling full to your stomach. It has been shown that Byetta can cause modest weight loss in those who take it. Byetta is like an appetite suppressant and a diabetes medication all in one. To good to be true right? Right. The FDA released a... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405907 Thu, 14 May 2009 06:28:59 +0100 2405907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376594&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FO6bL9SmMcT4%2F Jason Statham in “Diabetes” A sweet summer blockbuster guaranteed to get your blood sugar level rising. Jason Statham stars in DIABETES No related posts. (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376594 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:52:37 +0100 2376594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349397&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FU81QCHp0pbg%2F With all the talk lately about both professional athletes and celebrities who are being named as users of the human growth hormone (HGH), I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the findings which show that human growth hormone causes diabetes. Studies are showing that excess levels of HGH can cause some pretty serious health problems. Human Growth Hormone effects many areas of the body which includes effecting the maintenance and function of pancreatic islets. So does this mean that everyone who has used HGH will develop diabetes? Coach Wade Wilson of the Dallas Cowboys did. No. When used appropriately human growth hormone will most likely not up your chances for developing diabetes. But, we’re not really talking about using human growth hormone appropriately are we? We&#82... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349397 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:32:46 +0100 2349397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325081&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FrlP1C1YXGSA%2F Up until now the smallest insulin pumps available have been about the size of a pager. Now, thanks to the new Nanopump created by Debiotech there will be just 25% of that size on the market. More than just size, the Nanopump allows a tiny pump to be mounted on a disposable skin patch. The Nanopump will allow continuous insulin infusion. Insulin Pump Therapy is becoming one of the most attractive available alternatives to the standard insulin injection. This form of insulin delivery mimics more closely the natural secretion of insulin from the pancreas. Therefor this is a step further along the road of diabetes management. The Nanopump by Debiotech will utilize Micro-Electro-Mechanical System technology, also referred to as MEMS. This technology basically acts as eyes and arms. MEMS techno... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325081 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:22:48 +0100 2325081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2267702&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FTq9GiE9HEIc%2F Scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have developed the first urine-activated paper battery for use in biochip devices. This battery could potentially be the perfect power source for cheap, disposable healthcare test-kits for diseases such as diabetes. While researchers around the world race to produce ever smaller and more effective diagnostic biochips that can be mass produced cheaply, they have been unsuccessful in finding a power source that is as small and as cheap to fabricate as the detection technology itself. IBN’s latest invention solves this problem by using the urine test sample as the power source for the testing device. The chemical composition of urine is widely used to test for signs of various diseases and as an indicator of a person’... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2267702 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:31:49 +0100 2267702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2097966&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F510194651%2Fendocrinologists.php As I explain in my January column over at dLife, my endocrinologist's office has made some organizational changes.  These are the type of changes that would greatly benefit my type 1 husband if he switched to the practice I've been... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2097966 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:53:42 +0100 2097966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947173&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fdiabetes-technology-society-convenes-this-week.html On Wednesday of this week, the eighth annual Diabetes Technology Meeting convenes in Bethesda, MD, for a three-day event (spanning this year’s World Diabetes Day on Thursday) that will survey the latest technological advances for people with diabetes.  How I’d love to be a fly on the wall at that conference! Nevermind that I’ve been trying [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947173 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:11:51 +0100 1947173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434588&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F288120656%2F Please join in and help make a difference. Go check out Amy at Diabetes Mine as she announces the 2nd Annual Diabetes Mine Design Challenge… 2nd Annual DiabetesMine™ Design Challenge * a competition designed to foster innovation in diabetes design and encourage creative new tools that will improve life with diabetes * Two of the most enticing design concepts will win a package of prizes to help further their creative efforts: $1,000 in cash, some pro-bono professional advice from world-renowned design experts, and free access to the next Health 2.0 conference for one adult winner.Submissions can be made beginning April 30, 2008, until Monday, May 26st, 2008, at 11:59 pm PST. The winners will be announced on Friday, May 30th, 2008. Tags: contest, diabetes mine, diabetes research, d... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434588 Sun, 11 May 2008 16:02:27 +0100 1434588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1183101&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F224702493%2F With all the talk lately about both professional athletes and celebrities who are being named as users of the human growth hormone (HGH), I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the findings which show that human growth hormone causes diabetes. Studies are showing that excess levels of HGH can cause some pretty serious health problems. Human Growth Hormone effects many areas of the body which includes effecting the maintenance and function of pancreatic islets. So does this mean that everyone who has used HGH will develop diabetes? Coach Wade Wilson of the Dallas Cowboys did. Continue Reading Human Growth Hormone Can Cause Diabetes (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1183101 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:43:53 +0100 1183101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979535&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F174878547%2F The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has decided to discontinue their inhaled insulin Exubera. The inhaled insulin Exubera was classified as a second generation form of insulin and it was thought that this development in insulin technology would take off…didn’t happen. But why? Continue Reading Inhaled Insulin Exubera by Pfizer Discontinued? What Happened? (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979535 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:48:38 +0100 979535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=971537&cid=t_138626_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F173598660%2F I had mentioned in a prior post that at the advice of my doctor I had begun taking Byetta to help control my Type2 Diabetes. I have just seen an FDA warning about Byetta causing Pancreatitis in 30 reported cases. So far, no deaths…but do I want to be the first? Byetta works great for controlling my type 2 diabetes. Made as a synthetic version of the Gila Monster’s saliva, it assists in the way that your stomach empties, causing a slower release of glucose into your system and it also stimulates the part of the brain which sends the signal of feeling full to your stomach. Continue Reading FDA Warning On Byetta - Is It Safe? (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=971537 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:19:32 +0100 971537