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The Latest in High-tech and Convenient Products

The AccelWell Travel Pouch provides two pockets for storing medical supplies. One foil-lined, insulated compartment employs a high-tech ice pack to keep medicines cool for up to 13 hours. Another organizer compartment features mesh and zippered pockets and bands for storing meters, testing materials, and other supplies. Provided with the pouch are a belt loop and adjustable, detachable shoulder strap for carrying. Medi-Fridge, 16238 Ranch Rd. 620, Suite F184, Austin, Texas 78717. 512-255-2271. www.medi-fridge.com

GlycoMark Blood Test

The clinic-based Glyco-Mark diabetes blood test measures postprandial glycemic control by gauging levels of monosaccharide 1,5 anhydroglucitol (1,5 AG), a sugar similar to glucose. The test results indicate post-meal glucose levels over the previous 1–2 weeks. The results are intended to be more specific than but complementary to information provided by the traditional glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test, according to the company. Physicians may order service for the test through Doctors Laboratory, Esoterix, LabCorp, and Specialty Laboratories. GlycoMark, 888-744-0221. www.glycomark.com

Pelikan Sun Lancing Device

This self-contained lancing system seeks to reduce the pain associated with lancing to obtain blood samples for glucose testing. The button-operated device uses electronically controlled lancing for minimal penetration. Skin pricks are performed via 50 lancets on a replaceable disk, so patients don't have to handle the sharps with their fingers. Pelikan Technologies, 1072 E. Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, Calif. 94303. 650-842-1000. www.pelikantechnologies.com

Lantus SoloStar Insulin Pen

SoloStar comes prefilled with Lantus, a 24-hour insulin analog approved for once-daily prevention of hyperglycemia in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The disposable pen allows for doses of from 1 to 80 units of insulin per injection, a 25% increase in maximum capacity compared with other insulin pens, according to manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis. SoloStar also features lower injection force than similar insulin pens, easing use for patients with limited joint mobility in their hands, according to the company. Sanofi-Aventis, 55 Corporate Dr., Bridge-water, N.J. 08807. 800-981-2491. www.sanofi-aventis.us/live/us/en/index.jsp

Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitoring System

This no-coding monitor provides blood glucose test results within 5 seconds on a large display screen, according to manufacturer Nova Biomedical. The device requires a small blood sample of 0.3 µl, allows for alternate site testing, and features a 400-test memory for results comparison. Nova Biomedical/Sanvita, 4800 140th Ave. N., Suite 100A, Clearwater, Fla. 33762. 800-681-7390. www.novacares.com

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