DOC News April 1, 2007
Volume 4 Number 4 p. 14
© 2007 American Diabetes Association
The Latest in High-tech and Convenient Products
Silhouette Infusion Set
The Silhouette 13-mm Infusion Set from Medtronic is designed to fit people
with diabetes with slender body types and works in conjunction with the
Minimed Paradigm insulin pump. The Silhouette is >23% shorter than existing
17-mm sets and therefore doesn't insert as deeply under the patient's skin.
Once inserted, the set conforms to the user's skin and becomes flexible and
nearly invisible. Both 23- and 43-inch tubing lengths are available. The
Silhouette can be inserted either manually or using the Sil-serter device, and
the tubing disconnects at the insertion site for ease of use. Medtronic
Diabetes, 18000 Devonshire St., Northridge, Calif. 91325. 800-646-4633.
www.medtronic.com
A1CNow+ Test
The A1CNow+ is designed to eliminate absent or delayed lab results by
reporting lab-quality HbA1C values in five minutes, either directly to the
patient or during the patient's office visit. The test uses a combination of
micro-optical technology with a proprietary monitor to produce results, and
can be performed with a simple three-step procedure using finger-stick or
venous blood. Bayer HealthCare, 510 Oakmead Pkwy., Sunnyvale, Calif. 95120.
408-439-9001.
www.bayer.com
GlucoShot
The GlucoShot from Can-Am Care provides rapid-acting glucose in liquid form
to people with diabetes and is designed to treat hypoglycemia during exercise
or at night. Each GlucoShot tube contains 15 g of glucose per 2-oz travel-size
bottle. No caffeine, sodium, or fat are added. Can-Am Care, 3780 Mansell Rd.,
Suite T-50, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022. 678-795-3440.
www.canamcare.com
Ultimate Arm Pack
Keep an insulin pump secure during exercise with the Ultimate Arm Pack from
Pump Wear. The cushioned pack wraps around the arm and is held in place by
adjustable Velcro. The pack fits all major pumps, is available in three sizes,
and comes in black and slate blue. Pump Wear Inc., P.O. Box 633, Latham, N.Y.
12110. 866-470-7867.
www.pumpwearinc.com
Glucose Advocate
The Glucose Advocate from Pharma Supply is a unique blood glucose monitor
with voice activation and is Medicare-approved for the vision-impaired. The
voice module walks the patient through the meter's operation and then reports
results audibly in English or Spanish. Using a small, 0.7-ml blood sample, the
Advocate will accurately report results in 7 seconds and will save up to 450
test results, averaging them over 7–90 days. Capillary action test
strips are included with an insulated flip-top bottle. Pharma Supply, 3381
Fairlane Farms Rd., West Palm Beach, Fla. 33414. 866-373-2824.
www.pharmasupply.com
Fifty 50 Medical Infusion Set
The new 90-degree infusion set from Fifty 50 Medical is designed to work
with every insulin pump on the market. It features many state-of-the-art
design elements, including a 25% lower profile than other sets and a built-in
shower cap that protects the set while the user bathes. A clear-view window
allows one to inspect the insertion site and see any errors directly. The set
also includes a SetSaver one-step connection that allows the connector to
break free from the infusion site when it's accidentally jerked or snagged,
without damaging the set. And half of Fifty 50's profits go to diabetes
research. Fifty 50 Medical, 1420 Valwood Pkwy., Suite 160, Carrollton, Texas
75006. 972-241-1884.
www.fifty50.com
Accu-Chek Travel Kit
The Have a Great Trip travel kit from Accu-Chek is a unique resource for
people with diabetes. A tip booklet offers suggestions on how to pack and plan
for travel. It includes precautions to take when going through airport
security, border crossings, or customs, as well as ways to keep diabetes in
check while away from home. The kit features a doctor's declaration or medical
certificate form, which lists physician contact information and approval for
the user to carry diabetes supplies. The kit also contains packing lists, an
emergency ID card, and a phrase book that translates key phrases for people
with diabetes into French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Roche
Diagnostics, 9155 Hague Rd., Indianapolis, Ind. 46250. 800-858-8072.
www.accu-chek.com
Online Medical Registry
The Online Medical Registry (OMR) from American Medical ID is a complement
to engraved medical ID tags, providing more detailed medical information for
emergency responders in an online profile. The OMR saves information on blood
type, physician and family contacts, precise care requests, medications, and
insurance. It also records food, drug, or insect allergies, immunizations, and
medications. Files and images such as X-rays, EKGs, organ donor cards, and
living wills can be uploaded and saved to the online profile. Using a private
password, the OMR owner controls access to the file's contents. Access codes
can be kept in a wallet or purse, or with a family member or physician.
Additionally, users can download and carry the information on a USB device for
real-time computer access at the point of care. To ensure complete access
during an emergency, OMR operators will help with files on a 24/7 basis, and
will fax the file to a hospital emergency department. American Medical ID, 949
Wakefield, Houston, Texas 77018. 800-490-2400.
www.myomr.com
HumaPen LUXURA HD
The LUXURA HD pen from Eli Lilly is designed for people with diabetes who
do not need large amounts of insulin. The durable, reusable pen can deliver
from 1 to 30 units of Humalog insulin in half-unit increments, beginning after
the first unit. It also allows for dosing to be easily adjusted either forward
or backward, in the case of over-dialing, with no loss of insulin. Once LUXURA
HD is prepared, users can turn the dial to the required dose. The scale can
then be calculated up to 30 units in half-unit increments, after the first
unit, with audible clicks. The LUXURA HD's durable cartridge holder screws on
to the pen and keeps it in place. Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate
Center, Indianapolis, Ind. 46285. 800-545-5979.
www.lilly.com
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