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MikeH on
January 29, 2013
When it comes to connecting diabetes devices and assuring that they can “talk to each other,” the small but mighty startup Glooko is making surprising progress. But it’s doing so with what is essentially a clever workaround — the first and only plug-in cable between popular glucose meter models and the iPhone/iPod, which debuted in November 2011.
Touting the motto “free your data” (sorely needed!), Palo Alto, CA-based Glooko has been busy on Amazon.com selling…
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MikeH on
January 21, 2013
A fellow person with diabetes from Germany has braved the open ocean and sailed around the world despite his living with type 1 diabetes.
But when it comes to getting his D-devices to talk to each other and share data, adventure sailor Bastian Hauck feels it’s like sailing against the wind into rocky waters.
“I have four devices, three cables, and one app… that’s the problem we face today,” the 34-year old type 1 said.…
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WilD on
January 19, 2013
Got questions about navigating life with diabetes? You’ve come to the right place! You know… it’s Ask D’Mine, our weekly advice column, hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois. This week, Wil’s offering some advice about new pumps and their little-read instruction manuals, as well as insights about wrist-style blood pressure cuffs and what they mean for people with diabetes who are prone to circulation concerns.
{Got your own questions? Email us…
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