DOC News July 1, 2004
Volume 1 Number 1 p. 15
© 2004 American Diabetes Association
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The latest in high-tech and convenient devices
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORS
Ascensia Breeze. The Ascensia Breeze has been cleared for multiple
site testing (finger, forearm, palm, abdomen, or thigh). The meter uses the
Autodisc, which contains 10 test strips. Each test strip automatically draws
in the right amount of blood. The meter can remember up to 100 test results,
which can be downloaded to your computer using Ascensia Glucofacts Diabetes
Management Software. Bayer HealthCare LLC, Diagnostics Division, 511 Benedict
Ave., Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591. 1-800-348-8100.
www.bayercarediabetes.com
BD Logic BGM. This monitor is designed for frequent testers who
inject with an insulin syringe or use an insulin pump. The monitor requires a
small blood sample of 0.3 microliters (0.3 µL) and delivers test results in
5 seconds. Features include sufficient memory to store up to 250 test results
and 250 insulin doses. BD Consumer Healthcare, One Becton Dr., Franklin Lakes,
N.J. 07417-1883. 1-888-BD-CARES (1-888-232-2737).
www.BDdiabetes.com
BD Latitude Data Management System. Part high technology, part
organizer, this product tests blood glucose, records insulin type and dose,
and stores your testing equipment (lancets, lancing device, test strips, pen
needles and insulin injection pen, and blood glucose meter). The system is
designed for frequent testers who use an insulin pen. It requires a small
amount of blood (0.3 µL), delivers test results in 5 seconds, and can store
up to 250 test results and 250 insulin doses. BD Consumer Healthcare, One
Becton Dr., Franklin Lakes, N.J. 07417-1883. 1-888-BD-CARES (1-888-232-2737).
www.BDdiabetes.com
OneTouch UltraSmart. Designed to replace the traditional paper
logbook, this is a palm-sized electronic logbook and blood glucose meter in
one. It offers alternate site testing, requires a 1-µL blood sample, and
displays test results in 5 seconds. It also displays patterns in blood glucose
results through a variety of automatic charts and graphs. Data downloading is
available with OneTouch Software. LifeScan, Inc., 1000 Gilbraltar Dr.,
Milpitas, Calif. 95035-6312. 1-800-227-8862.
www.lifescan.com
TrueTrack Smart System. Features of this meter include biosensor
technology and a large display that shows test results in 10 seconds. The
system requires a 1-µL blood sample and uses TrueTrack Smart System test
strips. Home Diagnostics, Inc., 2400 NW 55th Ct., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33309.
1-800-342-7226.
INSULIN PENS
NovoLog FlexPen. This prefilled disposable insulin pen contains 3 mL
(300 units) of NovoLog. Dosages are in one-unit increments. The pen has a
large dialing window and audible clicks, and the dose dial can be turned
backward or forward for dose correction. The dose scale resets to zero after
injection. The pen is designed for use with NovoFine 30-gauge or 31-gauge
needles. Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 100 College Road West, Princeton,
N.J. 08540. 1-800-727-6500.
www.novonordisk-us.com
INSULIN PUMPS
The Amigo Pump. This pump features a locking drive mechanism that
prevents overdelivery of insulin and an LCD menu that uses icons to display
the pump's functions. It's waterproof to a depth of 8 feet for up to 30
minutes and offers a choice of basal infusion delivery every 3 or 15 minutes
and temporary basal delivery from 15 minutes to 6 hours. Data can be
downloaded to a computer. Nipro Diabetes Systems, 10450 Doral Blvd., Miami,
Fla. 33178. 1-888-651-PUMP.
www.GlucoPro.com
DANA Diabecare II. This insulin pump offers 16 optional programming
modes, including 24 basal settings. Its memory includes daily totals, the last
50 boluses, and the last 12 alarms. Data can be downloaded to a computer. DANA
Diabecare USA, 541 Julia St., Third Floor, New Orleans, La. 70130.
1-866-342-2322.
www.theinsulinpump.com
Paradigm 512 Insulin Pump and the Paradigm Link Blood Glucose Meter.
Sold as a set, the Paradigm 512 and Paradigm Link Blood Glucose Meter
communicate with each other through radio waves to help you keep your blood
sugar under control. The pump can be programmed to automatically receive blood
glucose readings from the Paradigm Link Blood Glucose Monitor. It combines the
blood glucose readings with food entries (in grams of carbohydrate or
exchanges) and recommends boluses. The set also features downloadable memory,
which includes approximately 90 days of insulin delivery history. Medtronic
MiniMed, 18000 Devonshire St., Northridge, Calif. 91325. 1-800-646-4633.
www.minimed.com
INSULIN PUMP SUPPLIES
SimpleChoice Easy. This 30° or "variable angled"
infusion set can be used with MiniMed, Animas, and Deltec insulin pumps.
Special features include larger, 100% water-resistant tape, more stable
connect and release at the insertion site, compatibility with other insertion
devices, small, portable packaging, and feather-edge introducer needle.
SimpleChoice, A SpectRx, Inc. Company, 6025A Unity Dr., Norcross, Ga. 30071.
1-877-773-2879.
SimpleChoice Reservoir. This disposable, single-use insulin
cartridge for insulin pumps can be used with the MiniMed 504, 506, 507, 507c,
and 508 pumps. One feature of the reservoir helps to prevent accidental spills
of insulin while filling the syringe. SimpleChoice, A SpectRx, Inc. Company,
6025A Unity Dr., Norcross, Ga. 30071.
1-877-773-2879.
INSULIN PEN NEEDLE
BD Ultra-Fine III Mini Pen Needle. This short, thin pen needle can
be used by both children and adults to inject insulin without having to
"pinch up" the skin. It can be used as a replacement needle for
Lilly, BD, and Novo insulin pens and dosers. BD Consumer Healthcare, One
Becton Dr., Franklin Lakes, N.J. 07417-1883. 1-888-BD-CARES (1-888-232-2737).
www.BDdiabetes.com
LANCETS AND BLOOD-SAMPLING SUPPLIES
Aimsco Lancets. Aimsco 28-gauge and 30-gauge lancets are compatible
with most lancet devices. Aimsco/Delta HiTech, 3762 South 150 East, Salt Lake
City, Utah 84115.
1-800-378-0909.
Autolet Impression Lancing Device. This small pen-style device
features seven depth settings for taking blood samples from your fingertips or
alternate sites. Owen Mumford, Inc., 1755-A West Oak Commons Ct., Marietta,
Ga. 30062, 1-800-421-6936.
www.owenmumford.com
BD Lancet 33G. BD Ultra-Fine 33 lancets are the thinnest lancets
available. BD Consumer Healthcare, One Becton Dr., Franklin Lakes, N.J.
07417-1883. 1-888-BD-CARES (1-888-232-2737).
www.BDdiabetes.com
OneTouch UltraSoft Adjustable Blood Sampler. This pen-shaped lancing
device offers a thin tip and seven depth settings. A OneTouch UltraClear Cap
is included for arm testing. The blood sampler is designed for use with
OneTouch UltraSoft Lancets and OneTouch Fine Point Lancets. LifeScan, Inc.,
1000 Gilbraltar Dr., Milpitas, Calif. 95035-6312. 1-800-227-8862.
www.lifescan.com
Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Sampler. The Penlet Plus is a
pen-shaped lancing device that has seven depth settings and offers hands-free
lancet removal. It uses OneTouch UltraSoft Lancets and OneTouch Fine Point
Lancets. LifeScan, Inc., 1000 Gilbraltar Dr., Milpitas, Calif. 95035-6312.
1-800-227-8862.
www.lifescan.com
MICROALBUMINURIA TESTING KITS
AccuBase µAlb. This product is a mail-in urinary microalbumin
screening test kit for early detection of kidney disease. You collect a urine
sample at home and send a 3-minute urine dip test to the lab. Your results can
be mailed, faxed, e-mailed, or posted on a confidential Web site. Diabetes
Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 1954, Thomasville, Ga. 31799. 1-888-872-2443.
www.diabetestechnologies.com
WOUND GELS
LAClotion 12% Lotion. This prescription-only lotion is for
the treatment of dry skin that may develop on the feet because of diabetes.
Paddock Laboratories, 3940 Quebec Ave., N., Minneapolis, Minn. 55427.
1-800-328-5113.
www.paddocklabs.com
Iamin Gel. Iamin Gel is a hydrating gel designed to provide a moist
environment to jumpstart healing. The gel is for use in treating acute and
chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers. Procyte Corporation, 8511
154th Ave., NE, Redmond, Wash. 98052. 1-888-966-1010.
www.procyte.com
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