Quell chronic pain management device is an over-the-counter product (no prescription needed). It uses nerve stimulation to treat multiple types of chronic pain, including diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia. Quell stands out as one of the only FDA-cleared non-drug therapies for chronic pain relief, eliminating many of the side effects that …
Read More »“ReShape” Dual Balloon Approved for Weight Loss
ReShape® is the first non-surgical weight loss procedure for mild to moderate obesity. The dual balloon device is helping patients to achieve life-changing weight loss without surgery. The dual balloon mounted on a flexible shaft that is inserted endoscopicaly in the stomach and filled with saline. It works by restricting …
Read More »Auvi-Q
Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) is used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in people who are at risk for or have a history of these reactions. The first and only compact epinephrine auto‑injector for severe allergic reactions that talks you through the injection process step by step. It comes in …
Read More »Glucagon Patch
Zosano Pharma is making progress with a patch-based glucagon delivery system for severe hypoglycemia, recently announcing that it has completed enrollment for a phase 2 trial. The idea is to deliver glucagon through a coin-sized patch (about the size of a U.S. quarter). Early studies suggest the microneedle delivery can …
Read More »New Dual Chamber Prototype Bionic Pancreas (insulin + glucagon)
It’s called the “iLet” (think pancreatic “islets”). The current prototype features a touchscreen interface, chambers for both insulin and glucagon, built-in Dexcom and control algorithm integration, and wireless CGM calibration via a paired blood glucose meter (so you cannot incorrectly enter the meter value). Dr. Edward Damiano hopes to improve …
Read More »Genteel: The First and Only Pain-Free Lancing Device
Genteel’s patented technology allows patients to get the right amount of test blood from both fingers and alternate sites the first time, every time, with almost no pain, or the need to squeeze lance sites. Genteel is ideal for anyone needing just a small drop of test blood, such …
Read More »Unifine Pentips Plus
The first all-in-one pen needle and remover for more convenient needle change. Unifine Pentips Plus is the world’s first integrated pen needle system that uses the same high quality needles as Unifine Pentips, but also features an integrated needle disposal chamber. Convenient and easy to use, this system encourages …
Read More »Medtronic’s Hybrid Closed Loop System in Clinical Trial
Researchers are testing Medtronic’s 670G "hybrid-closed loop" system (insulin pump + Enlite 3 CGM sensor) in people with type 1 diabetes. Based on the Enlite 3 CGM reading every five minutes, the 670G pump’s software automatically increases/decreases insulin delivery to target a blood glucose of 120 mg/dl. The 670G algorithm …
Read More »BD’s New Infusion Set with FlowSmart Technology
BD has received FDA clearance for its new insulin pump infusion set with FlowSmart technology. The new set uses a novel catheter which allows insulin to flow out of two places: the bottom (like current infusion sets) and the side (a new innovation). the new tech innovation led to an …
Read More »Humalog U-200 KwikPen
Humalog U-200 KwikPen holds twice as many units of insulin (600 units vs. 300 units) as the U-100 formulation in the same three-milliliter cartridge. This offers patients a pen that lasts longer between pen changes, allowing for fewer changes every month. Humalog U-200 KwikPen delivers the same dose in …
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