International Diabetes Federation News

PDGN was delighted that Professor Andrew Boulton and Dr Niti Pall took up the positions of President of IDF Global and Chair of IDF Europe Region respectively, after the General Assembly of IDF in December.

PDGN wishes them both every success in all that they do to further the cause of diabetes globally and in Europe, and looks forward to working constructively with them.”

Technology News

Tandem Diabetes have launched the newest version of its flagship insulin pump in the U.S. market. The company’s signature t:slim X2 insulin pump will also now come with Control-IQ technology, which is meant to help stabilise blood sugar levels via an automated insulin dosing system.

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/tandem-diabetes-launches-a-new-version-of-its-insulin-pump-2020-01-15

Specialists in diabetes health teams are blocking access to diabetes technologies which could significantly improve people’s lives.

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2019/oct/specialists-blocking-access-to-important-diabetes-technology-96863900.html