Tag Archives: diabetes devices

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has transformed diabetes management by giving patients real-time glucose data, trend arrows, and alerts that support better daily decisions. Yet some patients stop using their CGM within days of starting. Often, the problem is not the device itself. Instead, early frustration begins when patients leave the …

For years, diabetes care has relied on one key rule: insulin should be given before meals whenever possible. Yet many people living with diabetes still struggle with timing. Busy schedules, unpredictable eating habits, and delayed dosing often lead to postprandial glucose spikes. Now, with the rise of ultra-rapid insulin AID …

The conversation around DIY diabetes technology and patient-led insulin automation has changed dramatically over the past few years. What once existed on the margins of diabetes care is now gaining recognition from major medical organizations and healthcare providers. In fact, the 2026 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care continue …

For many people living with diabetes, foot complications often begin quietly. A small pressure point, unnoticed inflammation, or minor skin breakdown can slowly develop into a serious ulcer. Unfortunately, traditional diabetic foot care has long been reactive. Clinicians typically intervene after visible wounds appear, when treatment becomes more difficult and …

The management of type 1 diabetes during pregnancy is entering a major turning point. For years, endocrinologists and maternal-fetal medicine specialists have worked within narrow therapeutic margins to reduce maternal and neonatal complications. However, new advances in automated insulin delivery technology for pregnancy are beginning to reshape glucose management in …

Automated insulin delivery for people with type 2 diabetes is entering a new phase. What once seemed reserved for highly specialized endocrinology clinics is now moving steadily into primary care offices across the country. Following the updated 2026 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care and recent FDA clearances, more adults …

A glucose alarm goes off during dinner. Another alert appears at 2 a.m. A smartphone app flashes warnings about rising blood sugar before the day even starts. Diabetes technology promises better control, yet for some patients, the nonstop stream of notifications and health data can feel mentally exhausting. Clinicians are …

New advances in diabetes technology are moving beyond glucose alone. While continuous glucose monitoring transformed diabetes management over the last decade, wearable ketone monitoring systems are now emerging as the next major innovation. Researchers, device manufacturers, and international diabetes organizations are increasingly focused on whether real-time ketone data can help …

Diabetic ketoacidosis remains one of the most serious complications of diabetes, yet managing it often relies on intermittent data points. What if clinicians could see ketone levels change in real time instead of waiting hours between lab tests? Continuous ketone monitoring for DKA is now emerging as a promising concept …

Continuous ketone monitoring is gaining attention as a promising tool for detecting metabolic risk earlier than traditional methods. While glucose monitoring has long been the standard, ketones offer another layer of insight into how the body processes energy. Could this emerging technology reshape how clinicians assess risk and guide treatment …