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 'glucose meter'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:20:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130752&cid=t_119464_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-this-diabetic-isnt-concerned-about-her-insulin-pump-being-hacked%2F2011.08.14 Jay Radcliffe is a fellow type 1 diabetic, and I remember reading his diabetes blog way back in the day, when I first started blogging.  We read and commented on each other’s posts, and we were both part of the blogosphere when the DOC first started to grow.  I knew he was married, had children, and did the day-to-day diabetes stuff that I did. Which is why when I read the mainstream media’s take on his pump-hacking research (this article, Insulin Pumps Vulnerable to Hacking, for example), I reached out to him immediately.  “Can I just tell you that my mother sent me this article about your research?  Do you have time to talk?” Jay was out in Las Vegas this morning, attending the Black Hat security conference, but he and I had a chance to hash it out over the ph... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130752 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:00:57 +0100 5130752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125739&cid=t_119464_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmobile-application-shown-to-enhance-diabetes-care%2F2011.08.12 It seems intuitive (at least to Medgadgeteers) that mobile technology can be used to improve health outcomes, but we still need studies to actually put data behind this idea.  A recent study of the DiabetesManager mobile health platform from WellDoc is a step in this direction. We last reported about WellDoc’s mobile diabetes application in 2010, and since that time it has been tested in a clinical trial and was shown to reduce HgbA1c by 1.9%. The DiabetesManager is a behavioral coaching and clinical decision support system.  Patients enter details about blood glucose values, medications, and behaviors via mobile phone, and health care providers receive quarterly summaries based on this information. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125739 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:00:14 +0100 5125739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162923&cid=t_119464_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-parking-lot-low%2F2010.11.13 “Brrrrr…it’s a little chilly outside today,” I said to BSparl as I tucked her blanket snug around her wiggly little self in the car seat. She waved at me and showed me her sock. “Yes, that’s a nice sock, birdy. Okay, let’s get out of here and get you into the car so we can go home!” The automatic doors parted and a brisk gust of wind came and skipped down my collar. With the baby’s car seat safely tucked into the belly of the carriage, I ventured out to find my car in the massive parking lot.  “Ha ha, where did Mommy leave the car?” I said out loud, walking up and down the parking lot aisles and pressing the alarm on my keys. Nothing. No flashing lights, no subtle little “beep” noise from my Honda. Nothing ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162923 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:00:58 +0100 4162923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610327&cid=t_119464_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-diabetic-new-mommy%2F2010.05.29 You know you’re a diabetic mommy when… The bottle of glucose tabs is just as important as the bottle of breast milk in the diaper bag. You have already started wondering how you’re going to explain juice as “medicine” to the kiddo. When you wake up for 3am feedings and they double as a 3am blood sugar check. You start cooing sweetly at your meter when it gives you a result of 100 mg/dl. (”Oooh, what a good meter you are! Yes you are!”) Your baby ends up with a dot of blood on the back of her pajamas from your middle-of-the-night blood sugar check that didn’t stop bleeding right away. When you talk about “the pump,” you need to clarify “the insulin one, not the boob one.” Sometimes you have to draw numbers to see who... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610327 Sat, 29 May 2010 15:21:21 +0100 3610327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519643&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2F2010-diabetesmine-design-challenge-closing-for-entries-tonight.html The 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge closes for entries at midnight tonight!  What? You didn’t expect me to post about anything else today, did you? I’m afraid I can’t really think about anything else right about now.  Too excited to see what happens when the clock strikes twelve… So at the risk of sounding repetitive — in [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519643 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:00:52 +0100 3519643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508381&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fmy-take-bayers-nintendo-enabled-didget-glucose-meter-available-now.html The tech blogs are all abuzz today over Bayer’s new DIDGET meter, designed just for kids, which integrates BG testing into the world of video games: “Bayer’s DIDGET is the first and only blood glucose meter that connects directly to Nintendo DS and DS Lite and helps kids manage their diabetes by rewarding them for consistent [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508381 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:30:36 +0100 3508381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429381&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fnewsflash-new-sanofi-aventis-glucose-meters-brought-to-you-by-agamatrix.html Today, Sanofi-Aventis announced that it’s getting into the glucose meter manufacturing business, by partnering with a small company known for highly accurate meter technology, AgaMatrix (makers of WaveSense products, based on a patented electrochemistry formula). Reports say the new Sanofi-branded meters will be out later this year, and that this move is part of a larger [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429381 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:00:47 +0100 3429381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399117&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fraising-the-bar-on-glucose-meter-accuracy-the-industry-recommends.html More details on the recent FDA Hearings on the accuracy of blood glucose monitoring devices: I was surprised by the report from patient advocate Ellen Ullman on Monday, noting that patient interests seem to be grossly underrepresented, and lots of experts seem to believe that the status quo of +/- 20% error margin is all [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399117 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:00:35 +0100 3399117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390934&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Ffda-hearings-on-blood-glucose-meters-an-advocates-perspective.html Many of you may know that the FDA held a two-day Public Hearing on the issue of Glucose Meter Accuracy late last week. Dozens of experts gathered at the Washington DC Hilton/Gaithersburg Hotel to lend testimony. The issue at hand, according to FDA statements, is that: “Glucose meters are increasingly being used to achieve tight glycemic [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390934 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:00:50 +0100 3390934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346641&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fnew-cellphone-like-all-in-one-glucose-meter-from-finland.html Disclosure: I do not know for sure whether this company intends to enter this year’s DiabetesMine Design Challenge competition (although I hope so!); I’ve simply been corresponding with the co-founder for several weeks and find the product interesting — and hopefully inspirational for all fans of diabetes innovation. A small company in Finland called Mendor [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346641 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:07 +0100 3346641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172149&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fsmall-but-mighty-meet-rickina-of-stick-me-designs.html So much diabetes news, so little attention to the individuals “in the trenches”… It seems we’re bombarded with headlines, often about developments from the major pharmaceutical and device companies that do play a key role in how we live and manage our diabetes. But what about the folks that don’t have a billion-dollar budget? The [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172149 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00:07 +0100 3172149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159932&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fthe-diabetic-partner-follies-act-22-what-does-it-take-to-be-a-caregiver.html Welcome, partners and loved ones of diabetics. It’s been a while since we’ve visited this series by and for you all, where you can share your perspective on what it means to live with diabetes “from the other side.” First off, I’d like to announce that fabulous fellow D-blogger and author Wil Dubois is working on [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159932 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:10 +0100 3159932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699824&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2FwRxfwPrHGUs%2F The FDA says: This is to alert you to the possibility of falsely elevated blood glucose results when using GDH-PQQ glucose test strips on patients who are receiving therapeutic products containing certain non-glucose sugars. These sugars can falsely elevate glucose results, which may mask significant hypoglycemia or prompt excessive insulin administration, leading to serious injury or death. The following provides background information on this problem, a summary of fatality reports FDA has received, and recommendations to reduce the risk. This problem can occur wherever these products are used including in-patient and out-patient healthcare facilities, and at home. This seems to be a recurring topic, here's a FDA warning video from 2008: (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Su... SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699824 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:04:47 +0100 2699824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584357&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fwayback-wednesday-standard-deviation-buzz.html Welcome to Round 2 of my new blast-from-the-past series here at DiabetesMine. Once again, I note how little things have changed in four years! This post originally appeared exactly four years ago to the day, but if I didn’t tell you that, you might not notice. That’s because using the standard deviation for evaluating glucose [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584357 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:00:14 +0100 2584357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523619&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fdiabetic-aesthetic.html A final run-through of our 150+ amazing submissions in this year’s DiabetesMine Design Challenge reveals some of the “prettiest” entries — those that obviously come from the world of artful design rather than medical utility. And why shouldn’t more medical devices be more aesthetic?!   PicoSulin mini insulin pump - weighs just 2 oz. and uses and [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523619 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:00:23 +0100 2523619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523628&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Faffordable-diabetes-wal-mart-tops-list.html I get loads of questions about where to find discounted meds and other diabetes supplies. Especially over at the DiabeticConnect community, costs are one of the hottest topics. Until now, I’ve been referring folks to Patient Assistance Programs, neglecting the fact that if you have a little bit of cash on hand, you can get [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523628 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:00:37 +0100 2523628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473962&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fall-in-one-diabetes-devices-where-have-they-been.html Nope, these innovative designs for “all-in-one” diabetes devices (everything you need for both glucose testing and insulin injections in one package!) were NOT shown at the ADA Expo this past week.  That’s because they don’t exist yet, except in the minds of some more of our űber-creative contestants in this year’s $10,000 DiabetesMine Design Challenge. And [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473962 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:00:48 +0100 2473962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2448047&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fvisions-of-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring.html When will we stop bleeding daily for our diabetes?  Nobody knows.  But despite years of struggling with the “non-invasive dream,” you can rest assured that scientists and designers have not given up trying. I may have mentioned that we had a total of 16 entries in this year’s DiabetesMine Design Challenge that were concepts for new [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2448047 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:00:15 +0100 2448047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399117&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fthe-ulimate-exercise-pack-theres-nothing-to-it.html Have you also long been in search of a pack you can strap on during exercise that will actually hold the essentials you need for your diabetes? Hold your stuff in place, I mean, without bouncing? It seems someone finally invented one, and I kid you not, there’s practically nothing to it — just a [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399117 Fri, 08 May 2009 20:37:02 +0100 2399117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349467&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fdiabetes-device-design-five-insights-from-dr-steven-edelman.html Hope you all had a Happy Easter.  I noticed there are just over three weeks left now to enter the 2009 DiabetesMine Design Challenge. (Submissions accepted until May 1, 2009).  On that note, today is third in our series of interviews with our esteemed judges: a conversation with Dr. Steven Edelman — renowned diabetes researcher [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349467 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:00:34 +0100 2349467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276539&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fglucose-testing-in-pairs.html It may or may not surprise you to know that lots of people with diabetes don’t really know how to use their glucose meters.  By that I mean they were never given a good explanation of when test to test or why. Naturally this refers mostly to folks not on insulin (because taking insulin generally [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276539 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:08:35 +0100 2276539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222553&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fdesigner-mini-glucose-meter-coming-in-march.html Recently I wrote about an amazingly compact new glucose meter called the Glucocard, from Japanese manufacturer Arkray.  Now it seems that the company is going designer ultra-mini with a tiny new meter that will be the first-ever to feature interchangeable face plates, “so users may personalize the look of their monitoring system.”  The  GLUCOCARD® 01 [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222553 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:00:42 +0100 2222553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1907596&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnewsflash-onetouch-ping-meter-product-recall.html This just in from Diabetic Investor David Kliff: “Animas®, the insulin pump unit of Johnson and Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), will be recalling the new OneTouch® Ping™ blood glucose monitor that works in conjunction with the Animas 2020 insulin pump. Apparently the problem resides with the Ping and not the insulin pump. When the two units are not [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1907596 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:49:43 +0100 1907596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1894953&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fhappy-happy-with-the-onetouch-ping.html God knows I’m excited about diabetes devices going wireless.  So I’ve been keeping my eye on the new OneTouch Ping system, a combination of the Animas 2020 insulin pump and a OneTouch glucose meter that talk to each other wirelessly.  This means you can actually control the pump right from the glucose meter — setting [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1894953 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:15:21 +0100 1894953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750789&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2F380687762%2F Manny and the great folks at TuDiabetes and the Diabetes Hand Foundation are having a contest this month. They also have some great prizes (meters, supplies etc) for the winners. In case you haven’t had a look check it out: http://tudiabetes.com/profile/WordinYourHand Find out more about the Diabetes Hand Project here: http://tudiabetes.com/notes/Word_In_Your_Hand (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management) SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750789 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:28:34 +0100 1750789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=954335&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F170403516%2F Bayer Diabetes Care introduced the new Contour TS blood glucose monitoring system. Well hot dog. This handy little glucometer is expected to provide more accurate blood sugar results. And just what makes the Contour TS so special? Unlike most meters that need to be manually coded to ensure accurate results, Bayer’s new Contour TS blood glucose meter automatically sets to the correct code any time a Bayer test strip is inserted. Manual coding may lead to miscoding. In fact, a recent study found that approximately 16 per cent—or one out of six—persons failed to properly manually code their blood glucose meters to the lot of test strips being used. Over 40% of glucometers that are miscoded offer very “off” results that provide inaccurate treatments and therapies. T... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=954335 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:52:57 +0100 954335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=885399&cid=t_119464_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F158594853%2Fabbott_notifies_users_of_blood_1.html Users of the following Abbott Laboratories manufactured glucose meters: Precision Xtra™, Optium™, ReliOn® Ultima, Rite Aid® and Kroger® are being warned that dropping the units on a hard surface could cause improper function of the display screens.  Units manufactured after January 31, 2007 are affected and Abbott has initiated a worldwide correction. Abbott is suggesting that users keep their units in the provided wallet to ensure maximum protection and to perform a regular meter display check. Instructions for the check are provided in the meter’s Users Guide. If you have encountered problems with your glucose meter, stop using it immediately and call Abbott Diabetes Care customer service at 1-877-844-4404. Glucose monitors are used to test blood s... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=885399 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:26:43 +0100 885399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675444&cid=t_119464_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F16%2Ftest-your-blood-sugar-in-style%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Products, Support You know diabetes is entering the mainstream when you see a tv ad hawking designer blood glucose meters. I'm not much of an impulse shopper, but these little buggers are sharp! LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company, now offers their OneTouch(R) UltraMini(TM) blood glucose meter in four bold colors -- Silver Moon, Limelight, Pink Glow and Black. The sleek body is small enough to slip into your pocket or purse, with easy to read results in just five seconds. The meter uses OneTouch(R) Ultra(R) test strips. LifeScan's website claims the strips are covered at the lowest co-pay by more health plans than any other strip. Not bad. Americans eat up designer gear. Diabetes is on the rise. I predict a Personal Digital ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675444 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=620342&cid=t_119464_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fadvertising-health-care-products.html While many of my editorials critique the pharmaceutical industry, this is directed at someone else: the advertising executives on Madison Avenue who dream up the direct-to-consumer (DTC) commercials for these products.Since I live in New York City, I happen to know someone (she's actually a friend of a friend) who works for an ad agency and is a copyrighter for pharmaceutical products -- that's her job, so when I spoke with her, I asked her a lot of questions with great interest. Fortunately, her work does not involve any diabetes products, but I have to say that this woman really does very little to even get to know her target audience, which goes a long way towards explaining the advertisements we see today for blood glucose testing supplies. Without a doubt, the least credible one is fo... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=620342 Wed, 16 May 2007 15:20:00 +0100 620342