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For older adults, the future of wearables is predictive

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The Quantified Self , coined in 2007 as a fringe concept , is now mainstream and migrating rapidly into personal health management. Diabetes insulin monitoring/dosing patches are in the marke t. category tags: wearables, smart watch , Technology - AARP. Our research report process is identifying more of those wearables.

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FDA Enables Generic Insulins with Lower Prices

Insulin Nation

While COVID-19 has distracted our attention from affordable insulin to focus on social distancing and hoarding toilet paper, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration is finally making a serious effort to improve our access to insulin. . Why no Generic Insulins? A long-standing issue with insulin is the lack of a “generic.”

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Sampling technology for managing diabetes

Aging in Place Technology Watch

A survey of technology offerings reveals a plethora of apps and information sites, not to mention devices that are part of the diabetes management equation. According to Managed Care: “Continuous glucose monitors have sensors placed either on the arm or abdomen that read glucose levels in the cellular fluid just under the skin.

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Acronyms and References

Insulin Nation

Automated insulin delivery. insulin carb ratio. Insulin on board. NPH (intermediate insulin). Regular insulin. Physiology of Managing T1D. Basal Insulin Management in T1D. Bolus Insulin Management in T1D. Using CGMs, Insulin Pens, and Pumps. Acronyms and References.

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FDA Approves Fast-Acting Fiasp Insulin

Insulin Nation

Novo Nordisk announced on September 29th, 2017 that it has received FDA market approval for its new fast-acting insulin, Fiasp*. This was the second attempt by Novo Nordisk to gain the FDA’s approval for the long-anticipated fast-acting insulin. Fiasp is being touted as a faster-acting fast-acting insulin.

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Food Effect on Glucose

Insulin Nation

Insulin absorption was modeled as early as 1959, and compartment models for it followed. Insulin’s effect on glucose was modeled with compartment to compartment flows as well. This incorporated both production in Type 2 patients and disposal, including how it was potentially diminished by insulin resistance. Experimental setup.

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Why Does Pen Usage Lag in the U.S.?

Insulin Nation

lag behind other developed countries in adopting the insulin pen, once called the “iPod for insulin delivery”? It’s not because the pen is inferior to the syringe in insulin delivery. Sometimes, however, he encounters hurdles in prescribing the pen, as insurance companies at times have balked at its higher price tag. “I