French Move Could Help Others
In France, the Fédération Française des Diabetiques said it “welcomes the inclusion of Omnipod 5” on its list of reimbursable products and services. Omnipod 5, an insulin patch pump, delivers automated management for type 1 diabetes. France’s Haute Autorité de Santé — the country’s high health authority — issued an indication for the system to […]
Tech News
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 […]
France Asked to Act on Rising Veg Prices
The French Association of Rural Families has published a report showing a sharp increase in fruit and vegetable prices from 2019-2021. The Association is calling for the Government to give subsidies to poorer households to allow them to eat nutritious food. https://www.thelocal.fr/20220121/call-for-fruit-and-veg-grants-as-food-prices-rise-in-france
COVID & Diabetes
Many studies and articles have been published identifying the link between COVID-19 and diabetes in relation to deaths and even the discovery that diabetes can be triggered by the virus. Data from France on COVID-19 patients with diabetes has indicated that one in five die within 28 days of hospital admission. This was the updated […]
NEWS IN BRIEF
USA – News from the Senate Diabetes Caucus – http://observerme.com/2018/01/25/a-policy-change-that-will-improve-the-lives-of-millions-with-diabetes/ India – UK consultant Dr Partha Kar wonders: ‘Will the digital age bring about a change in diabetes care in India’ https://www.telegraphindia.com/science/on-a-sweet-note-192483 United Kingdom – URL https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Professionals/News-updates/APPG-for-diabetes-report-on-the-Future-of-Inpatient-Diabetes-Care Malaysia – Obesity among Asia-Pacific kids a growing health crisis http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2018/04/09/researchers-obesity-among-asia-pacific-kids-a-growing-health-crisis/ France – The French Federation of Diabetics […]
SUGAR TAXES?
Do sugar taxes change the behaviour of consumers? There is evidence on both sides but one development that is welcomed is how the taxes change the amount of sugar manufacturers add to their products, even those who market zero sugar alternatives. The UK is the latest country to introduce a sugar tax following a long […]