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FDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Algorithm-Based Software to Support Enhanced Automatic Insulin Delivery – Closer to a bionic pancreas. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fda-clears-new-insulin-pump-and-algorithm-based-software-to-support-enhanced-automatic-insulin-delivery-301829765.html Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre R 2 received national reimbursement in France for all people with diabetes treated with insulin. https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2023-06-22-Abbotts-FreeStyle-Libre-R-2-Receives-National-Reimbursement-in-France-for-All-People-with-Diabetes-Who-Use-Insulin Dexcom G7 Approved in Canada Patients living with diabetes in Canada will soon be able […]
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Dexcom has announced that its next-generation real-time continuous glucose monitoring system, DexCom G7, is now available in Canada, for people with any type of diabetes, aged two years and older, including those who are pregnant. https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=3_cc-session_74cb3d38-d30a-4cc6-a8d9-23bb9655ca4d Can an artificial intelligence test diagnose type 2 diabetes from a 6 second voice clip? A Canadian team claim […]
Study Suggests CGM Cost Savings
In the study, a long-term health economic analysis was determined using the IQVIA CORE Diabetes Model – which allows the calculation of long-term outcomes, based on the best data currently available – to establish the cost-effectiveness for funding Dexcom rtCGM technology versus testing with finger pricks. The analysis suggests that, compared to finger pricks, use […]
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UK – Children and young adults with down syndrome four times more likely to have diabetes. https://www.miragenews.com/children-and-young-adults-with-down-syndrome-867642 Trial finds that cell therapy slows kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/university-of-galway-trial-finds-cell-therapy-slows-kidney-damage-in-people-with-type-2-diabetes-42180628.html US study shows mental health disparities observed in people with diabetes across Europe. https://www.ajmc.com/view/mental-health-disparities-observed-in-people-with-diabetes-across-europe Prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes vary by ethnicity among […]
More News from Around the World: CGM on Prescription in UK
The Dexcom ONE real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (rt-CGM) System is now available to be prescribed across the United Kingdom. The decision follows new guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) which recommends adults with type 1 diabetes should be offered a choice of glucose sensor, children should be offered rt-CGM and […]
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A presentation at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Conference this June claimed that an intervention program powered by artificial intelligence and data collected by sensors was linked to a type 2 diabetes remission rate of more than 80 percent. https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20220605/most-with-type-2-diabetes-achieve-remission-with-twin-precision-treatment-technology Dexcom announces its newest CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) System https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dexcom-announces-dexcom-one-newest-072900150.html
More News From Around the Globe: New CGM device for Australians with diabetes
Australians with diabetes will now have access to the next-generation Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), ensuring they can use the latest technology to manage their diabetes. From 1 March, 58,000 eligible Australians participating in the CGM Initiative will have the option of using the new Dexcom G6 CGM device, as the current Dexcom G5 […]
Time in Range Movement Boost
In advance of World Diabetes Day (WDD) 2021, Dexcom helped launch The Global Movement for Time in Range in partnership with leading not-for-profits in the diabetes community, including Beyond Type 1, JDRF, TCOYD, College Diabetes Network, and Children with Diabetes. ‘Time in range’ is the percentage of time spent by a patient with glucose levels in their target range. The global initiative focuses on […]
Simple Idea Gets Results
CAPTION: “One in three Singapore citizens at risk of diabetes! – Gan Kim Yong, former Health Minister (Photo: Wikipedia) A study commissioned by the Health Promotion Board of Singapore and published last year said that “a key risk factor of diabetes in Singapore is a high intake of sugar, particularly from beverages”. The study was […]
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New Sponsorship Deal PDGN is delighted to welcome Dexcom as a sponsor for Global Advocacy News. Dexcom. Inc is a company that develops, manufactures and distributes continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for diabetes management. Please note: THE INCLUSION OF THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISEMENTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT, GUARANTEE, WARRANTY, OR RECOMMENDATION BY PDGN, AND WE MAKE […]
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Singapore research finds surgery for type 2 diabetes may restore nearly a decade to life expectancy https://www.medwirenews.com/diabetes/surgery-type-2-diabetes-restore-nearly-decade-life-expectancy/19148930 Children with type 1 diabetes have an increased risk for developing neurodevelopment disorders, with the risk greater for those with a high HbA1c, according to a study published in Diabetologia. https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20210316/high-hba1c-in-type-1-diabetes-linked-to-increased-risk-for-neurodevelopment-disorders Austrian/Swiss research finds that consuming moderate amounts […]
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Teladoc Health and Dexcom have partnered to bring Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology and personalized insights to people with diabetes. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/01/11/2156095/0/en/Teladoc-Health-and-Dexcom-Bring-CGM-Technology-and-Personalized-Insights-to-People-with-Type-2-Diabetes-at-No-Cost.html According to a new report, Samsung will include an optical sensor for diabetes monitoring on its next Galaxy Watch. https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-diabetes-monitoring-1195471 Part funded by the EU Horizon fund, an academia and business project to develop […]
UK – NICE Evaluation of Dexcom 6
The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has evaluated the Dexcom 6 real-time continuous glucose monitoring system. The innovative aspects are that the Dexcom G6 continuously measures glucose levels using a sensor inserted under the skin instead of routine fingerprick blood glucose testing. Glucose measurements can be shared remotely with carers and […]
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Roche Diabetes Care India launches ‘mySugr’ App & Accu-Chek Instant to help patients https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/roche-diabetes-care-india-launches-mysugr-app-accu-chek-instant-to-help-patients-96482.html Dexcom Apple Watch upgrade directly monitors diabetes https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2019/jun/dexcom-upgrade-directly-monitors-diabetes-via-apple-watch-96330159.htm
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Much of the research and studies make for grim reading with the implications for people and health care systems severe. All the more important to seek allies who can share and add force to your advocacy in order to seek improvements to prevention, encourage early diagnosis, and the best treatments. New study by Australian researchers […]
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Good & Not So Good News From the UK A well-timed announcement improving public funded access for the Freestyle Libre sensor monitoring system was made by the UK Government on World Diabetes Day. Local health care bodies will decide who can be prescribed the device used by Prime Minister Theresa May and it is expected […]
Workers with Diabetes Face Discrimination
According to glucose monitoring system manufacturer Dexcom, employees with diabetes often feel discriminated against with almost a third believing the condition has damaged their career. It has been claimed that one in five people with diabetes have faced disciplinary action for missing work. Advocacy Action – what is the situation in your country? Could you […]
One in Five Workers With Diabetes Face Discrimination
A study in the UK for Dexcom – the glucose monitoring system manufacturer – found employees with diabetes often feel discriminated against at work with almost a third believing the condition has damaged their career. This is despite the UK having some of the most advanced employment disability legislation in the world. The survey of […]