Content about Insulin pump

July 19, 2012

FDA clears Accu-Chek Combo, a blood-glucose meter and insulin pump device

Roche on Wednesday announced that it has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its Accu-Chek Combo system for insulin pump therapy.

January 5, 2012

Medtronic launches remote glucose-monitoring system

Medtronic has launched a blood-glucose monitor that allows remote monitoring of blood-glucose levels, the company said.

November 16, 2011

FDA approves Tandem insulin pump

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new insulin-delivery system for Type 1 diabetes made by Tandem Diabetes Care, the company said Wednesday.

August 30, 2011

Editorial questions study on atmospheric pressure's influence on insulin pump devices

More evidence may be needed to support research that implied that atmospheric pressure during airplane travel could influence the effectiveness of insulin pump devices, according to an editorial published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.

June 9, 2011

FDA approves labeling change for Eli Lilly insulin product

Patients with Type 1 diabetes using an insulin product made by Eli Lilly can store it in their pumps for longer periods of time, while children using it have additional options, thanks to a labeling change approved Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration.

June 2, 2011

Insulet acquires Neighborhood Diabetes

A company that develops insulin-pump technology without tubing, such as the OmniPod insulin management system, has acquired a durable medical equipment distributor that specializes in direct-to-consumer sales of diabetes supplies.

May 24, 2011

American Diabetes Association announces new research grant for diabetes technology

The American Diabetes Association announced that it will fund research that will examine the effectiveness of technology-based diabetes management devices.

March 28, 2011

Study: Counting carbs can improve quality of life in Type 1 diabetes patients on insulin pump therapy

A study published online in the journal Diabetes Care, and slated for the April print issue, suggested that counting carbohydrates could lead to an improvement in quality of life and a reduction in body mass index and waist circumference in patients with Type 1 diabetes who receive continuous subcutaneous insulin infusions.

August 5, 2010

Roche Diabetes Care highlights infusion-site management with awareness week

One of the many challenges for people with Type 1 diabetes is management of the...

June 30, 2010

Nipro Diagnostics names new president

Nipro has named a new president for its Nipro Diagnostics division, the company announced Thursday....

June 13, 2010

HDI, Nipro Diabetes Systems to merge

Home Diagnostics and Nipro Diabetes Systems earlier this week announced that the two companies will...

May 5, 2010

Cellnovo, Home Diagnostics Inc form strategic alliance

Cellnovo, a London-based medical device company, and Home Diagnostics, a leader in diabetes products, on...