DOC News November 1, 2006
Volume 3 Number 11 p. 22
© 2006 American Diabetes Association
The Latest in High-tech and Convenient Products
VP-1000
Omron Healthcare's VP-1000 is designed for use in primary care settings for
early, noninvasive detection and monitoring of peripheral arterial disease.
The device ensures accurate results with oscillometric technology that
includes simultaneous blood pressure measurements of all four limbs and a
dual-chamber cuff system. The VP-1000 also measures the patient's pulse wave
velocity, a contributing factor to arterial stiffness. Omron Healthcare, Inc.,
1200 Lakeside Dr., Bannockburn, Ill. 60015. 877-216-1333.
www.omronhealthcare.com
Diaton Tonometer
The Diaton from BiCOM was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration to detect early signs of glaucoma by measuring the intraocular
pressure through the eyelid. It requires no contact with the cornea, no
anesthesia, and no sterilization. The Diaton is a portable pen-like device for
use in a primary care physician's office. To use, place the tonometer's tip
vertically to the fully reclined patient's upper lid. A built-in sound
indicator will ensure accurate positioning and measurement, turning off when
the device is in the correct position. The results will appear on the screen
and are preserved for 30 seconds. BiCOM, Inc., 151 E. Walnut St., Long Beach,
N.Y. 11561. 877-342-8667.
www.tonometerdiaton.com
DexCom DM Consumer Data Manager
The DexCom DM Consumer Data Manager is designed for use with the recently
released DexCom STS Blood Glucose Monitoring System. This software allows
people with diabetes to download data directly from their STS Glucose Monitor
onto their personal computers and saves the historical glucose trends and
patterns for the patient to view for up to 30 days. DexCom, Inc., 5555 Oberlin
Dr., San Diego, Calif. 92121. 877-339-2664.
www.dexcom.com
InsuCalc Insulin Dosage Wheel
The InsuCalc wheel is a portable and accurate premeal insulin bolus dosage
calculator designed to help diabetic patients maintain blood glucose levels.
To use, one determines the grams of carbohydrate in a meal and finds the range
on the outer edge of the wheel that contains this number, turning the wheel to
align the open wedge with this carbohydrate range. Then the patient determines
his or her blood glucose level and finds the range in which this number falls
on the scale. A suggested insulin dosage for that meal appears next to the
blood glucose range. The wheels are available in 12 different combinations of
insulin to accommodate the needs of most individuals with type 1 and type 2
diabetes on multiple injection regimens. A table of carbohydrate values and
directions for use are on the back of each wheel. Each box of InsuCalc wheels
contains product instructions for health care providers, English language
instruction sheets, and clear carrying bags for each wheel. InsuCalc, 174 F
St., Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. Email:
info{at}insucalc.com.
www.insucalc.com
BIOSAFE Cholesterol Panel
The BIOSAFE Cholesterol Panel is a self-collected laboratory analysis that
measures blood levels of glucose, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and
triglycerides. Tests are collected in a patient's home or in a primary care
setting then sent to BIOSAFE laboratories for analysis. Results are mailed
back in an easy-to-read report for a primary care physician. BIOSAFE, 100
Field Dr., Suite 240, Lake Forest, Ill. 60045. 847-234-8111.
www.ebiosafe.com
Manicure-Pedicure Caddy
The Manicure-Pedicure Caddy from Medicool is a rechargeable manicure and
pedicure machine designed for general maintenance of nails in between doctor's
visits. The kit will perform most foot-care tasks. A built-in safety mechanism
slows the unit if too much pressure is applied. The caddy comes with eight
precision sapphire and emery tools, which smooth the nail's free edge and nail
grooves, buff the nails for a high shine, reduce calluses, and clean under the
nail. A travel case is included. Medicool, Inc., 20460 Gramercy Pl., Torrance,
Calif. 90501. 800-433-2469.
www.medicool.com
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