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LifeVac  The LifeVac is a non-powered single patient portable suction apparatus developed for resuscitating a choking victim when standard ACLS protocol has been followed without success. The LifeVac comes with two mask sizes, medium and large.  

  ITCA 650 A 1 year implant dose of exenatide in type 2 diabetes shows positive results. See item #6 for more information.             See more GLP-1 Agonist Resources

Standing Desks for Students: Could Standing Desks Combat Childhood Obesity? By changing the desks in our schools, we could impact the health of our nation.Obesity is a big concern and some adults are opting to use standing desks rather than office chairs to avoid long hours of sitting at work. Is …

Trulicity™ (dulaglutide) Trulicity (dulaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) just approved by the FDA that offers adults with type 2 diabetes once-weekly dosing in the Trulicity pen, which has a pre-attached, hidden needle and requires no reconstitution. Prescribing Information   

MedPockets for Women with Diabetes  For women patients who are looking for a convenient way to carry their diabetes meds and other necessities. Includes four built-in pockets perfect for insulin pumps, glucose meters, prosthesis, other essential health items, or personal items including cell phones, money, keys, credit cards, etc. Fashionable, …

FreeStyle® Libre Flash Glucose (CGMS) Monitoring System  FreeStyle® Libre Flash Glucose (CGMS) Monitoring System, is a revolutionary new glucose sensing technology for people with diabetes that eliminates finger sticks. Abbott has announced that it has received CE Mark for its FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System. The system eliminates the need for …

Calorie Counting Machine  General Electric is working on a calorie counting device that could make dieting easier. The device uses microwaves and scales to measure food. It’s placed over a plate and then shows how much energy is in any particular meal. The researchers commented, "If we have the weight …

Basaglar (insulin glargine injection) by Lilly and Boehringer  The FDA has granted tentative approval for Basaglar (insulin glargine injection), a basal insulin. Basaglar is Eli Lilly and Co. and Boehringer Ingelheim"s basal insulin. Basaglar has the same amino acid sequence as the currently marketed insulin glargine product. While the FDA …

  PreDiabetes Screening Test  Finally there’s a test that only focuses on PreDiabetes. At the recent AADE meeting, a new company came our way with a home laboratory test that can demonstrate whether a patient has prediabetes or even diabetes. It’s a mail-away finger-stick test that is 99.9% accurate. Now you can …

BD AutoShield Duo Pen Needle  The BD AutoShield Duo Pen Needle automatically protects patients from both ends of a pen needle which become contaminated after use. This prevents used needle exposure for anyone who may come into contact after the pen needle is removed from the pen. The small 5mm …