Keep your fingers crossed, folks.
1 posted on
11/22/2006 1:46:47 PM PST by
Lizavetta
To: Lizavetta
2 posted on
11/22/2006 2:02:58 PM PST by
Lizavetta
To: Lizavetta
This system is available in US as the Mini-med paradigm insulin pump system. It has a continuous glucose monitor that communicates with the pump. The FDA only allows the system to suggest an insulin dose. The patient still has to push the buttons for the insulin to be released. There are many Type 1 adults who will also benefit from this advance. Problem is the insurance companies are balking at paying for the system with the continuous glucose monitoring. They feel that pricking your finger ten times a day isn't fun but the cost vs benefit has yet to be shown.
3 posted on
11/22/2006 2:03:02 PM PST by
crymeariver
(Good news...in a way)
To: Lizavetta
Abbott Labs - Check out their stock price over the last six months. They have a closed loop system that is about to clear stage 4 approvals.
The monitor is placed in the upper arm and communicates with the pump, which can read GCL real time. System has a low level alarm and a bolus setting for high level threshholds.
To: Lizavetta
No date for the artifical balls test in France
5 posted on
11/22/2006 2:08:32 PM PST by
359Henrie
To: Lizavetta
9 posted on
11/22/2006 4:49:31 PM PST by
Lizavetta
To: neverdem
12 posted on
11/22/2006 8:02:08 PM PST by
annie laurie
(All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost)
To: Lizavetta
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