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Generic Glucose Test Strips  The first generic test strips for the One Touch and Ultra glucose monitors may soon be available. Decision Diagnostics state on their website that the Shasta Genstrip® "will cost 50% less than the branded product without any sacrifice on quality." The Shasta is not yet approved …

  Quick Sticks Treat Lows   Eack pack has 10gms of carbs. A key factor that separates Quick Sticks is the rate at which they are absorbed. Because of the powdered form, a Quick Stick can cover a larger surface area in the mouth and starts dissolving before patients even …

  Dexcom G4 Platinum CGM Approved    Dexcom has announced that the FDA has approved its G4 Platinum continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Clinical studies report up to approximately 19% improvement in overall accuracy compared to the Seven Plus, and approximately a 30% improvement in accuracy in the hypoglycemia range. Unlike …

    First Non-invasive CGMS system Approved in Europe. C8 MediSensors, Inc. has announced it received CE Mark approval for its Optical Glucose Monitor System, allowing the device to be marketed in Europe. See Item #5, First Possible Non-Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitor Approved in Europe, in today’s newsletter. 

  Vitafusion® Fiber Well® – Weight Management Gummies  As an aid to weight loss, fiber can help patients maintain satiety longer so they eat less of other foods. There are 5 grams of soluble fiber in 2 pieces. Soluble fiber has also been associated with lowering LDL levels and decreasing …

USDA’s Online Tool to Track Your Diet, Weight, and Exercise  Facebook isn’t the only online phenomenon to reach more than one million users in less than a year of launching. The USDA’s SuperTracker, which launched only eleven months ago, is an interactive, online tool that currently helps 1.5 million consumers …

  Accu-Chek Inform II System — POC Testing  Roche has said the FDA cleared its ACCU-CHEK Inform II system, a next-generation blood glucose monitor for hospital point-of-care testing.The Inform II system is a professional connected blood glucose meter with wireless RF functionality, a hand-held system for Point of Care glucose …

Zamzee Tackles Childhood Obesity  Developed by HopeLab, Zamzee is an activity meter that measures movement using a three-axis accelerometer and uploads physical activity data to a motivational game-based website. Zamzee.com allows kids to view their activity levels, earn points for movement, achieve goals, and select rewards. In a study, kids …

Omron HJ-323U USB Downloadable Pedometer  The Omron HJ-323U USB downloadable Pedometer is the perfect tool for patients to track their walking progress. It counts aerobic steps separately from normal walking steps, as well as the distance, calories burned and time traveled, giving patients more information about their overall activity level. …

  PaQ Insulin Delivery Device   The CeQur device (PaQ), a small discreet, wearable insulin patch infuser, is for continuous subcutaneous delivery. The CeQur insulin infuser includes a disposable insulin reservoir that attaches to a reusable electronic messenger. The device easily attaches to the patient’s abdominal area with a secure adhesive …