New glucose-monitoring system approved in US

DexCom Inc. on Monday announced that U.S. regulators approved its glucose-monitoring system designed to diabetics manage their blood-sugar levels.

DexCom said its STS Continuous Glucose Monitoring System consists of a tiny wire-like sensor that is inserted by the patient just under the skin.

The sensor continuously measures glucose levels, which are transmitted wirelessly to a cell phone-like receiver, DexCom said. The receiver provides patients with real-time glucose measurements and alerts them about high and low glucose levels.

Print Version
Tell-a-Friend comments powered by Disqus

RELATED ARTICLES:

Implantable ‘artificial pancreas’ could help diabetes patients control their blood sugar   Joslin researchers find drugs are effective for diabetic macular edema in new trial   New superfoods could help key protein keep bodies healthy   Poor quality of life may affect teens’ diabetes management   Cancer drug protects against diabetes   Amino acid’s increase is suspected in diabetes   New Type 2 Diabetes Drug Onglyza Approved   Mail order pharmacy use safe for people with diabetes   Policy considerations pose options for leaders to reduce costly disparities in diabetes   Cedars-Sinai study sheds light on bone marrow stem cell therapy for pancreatic recovery   Obesity-Linked Diabetes in Children Resists Treatment   Diabetes again linked to colon cancer risk