At the time of this post the Minimed 670g (artificial pancreas) came out about a week ago. The 670g is the first hybrid closed loop system ever. The new Minimed 670g insulin pump is now being shipped out to patients. The system uses SmartGuard HCL which is the most advanced algorithm to date. I currently…
We are all eagerly awaiting the release of the new MiniMed 670G closed loop system for us diabetics. It was approved by the FDA in September 2016 and MiniMed said it would be released in the spring of 2017… Well, it’s now spring 2017 and there’s been no release date yet. Today we will call MiniMed and try…
Bionic Pancreas Critical Hurdle! Beta Bionics recently won $12 million in supplemental funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a major multicenter, national clinical trials for the iLet™ (bionic pancreas). Developed by Edward Damiano (Beta Bionics) and Firas El-Khatib. They hope to have the device approved for market in about a year….
The Bionic Pancreas called “iLet” by Beta Bionics. The only fully integrated, fully automated, bihormonal bionic pancreas. The device uses both, insulin to lower blood sugar and glucagon to raise blood sugar for optimal glycemic control, a bridge to a cure. As I write this, the pump device is not yet available to the public. A…
Just a reminder that the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed loop System will be available to the public in the spring of 2017. We will let you know when it becomes available or are any updates with the system so please check back here often. Minimed 670g system available spring 2017, FDA approved. The Minimed…
Medical device maker Medtronic has won Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the MiniMed 670G device. The “hybrid closed loop system” monitors and adjusts glucose and insulin levels in patients with type 1 diabetes. The first artificial pancreas approved of its kind for treating diabetes will hit the market in spring of 2017. The…
I’m a type 1 diabetic that uses the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS) by Medtronic. I use the MiniMed 530G system with the Enlite Sensor to manage my diabetes, it’s been a winner for me! The new CGM System by Medtronic looks to be a Winner for Type 1 Diabetes! Check out the full article…
I found an interesting article, if diabetics should use an insulin pump vs daily injections for their diabetes therapy to protect against heart disease. Click Here to read the article. If you don’t know by now, I’m a type 1 diabetic currently using insulin pump therapy and it works well for me. I went through all…
People that are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes need to know the importance of preventing low blood sugar. Prevent Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) in Type 1 Diabetes There are many ways to preventing low blood sugar levels or hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes. The most effective way for me is to check your sugar…