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Medtronic Insulin Pump
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Continuous Glucose Monitor Approved
Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. has just received regulatory approval for an insulin pump with a continuous glucose monitoring system for treating insulin-dependent diabetes.
Minimed Paradigm System
The device, known as the Minimed Paradigm Real Time System, relays glucose readings every five minutes from a glucose sensor to the pump. The sensor sounds an alarm or vibrator when blood glucose levels are too low or too high and it makes a recommendation on how much insulin to take if blood sugar is too high.
The patient then double checks the reading with a finger stick test before administering the insulin. Medtronic said this would help patients take immediate action to maintain healthy glucose levels and delay or prevent diabetes- related complications.
The State of Diabetes
The diabetes population in the United States continues to grow each year. Estimates have the incidence of diabetes affecting from 100-300 million people over the next decade. The increase in type 2 diabetes has a direct link to the incidence of obesity in the United States. People, who feel they are at risk for type 2 diabetes, should maintain a low fat diet, and participate in daily exercise. Simple life-style changes like this can reduce the chances of becoming diabetic. It is important to consult your primary care doctor prior to starting any new exercise regimen.