DOC News September 1, 2007
Volume 4 Number 9 p. 14
© 2007 American Diabetes Association
The Latest in High-tech and Convenient Products
I-Port Injection Port
The I-Port Injection Port is designed to reduce the stress and discomfort
of injecting insulin and other medications by allowing subcutaneous delivery
without repeatedly puncturing the skin. When injecting, the needle of a
syringe or insulin pen remains above the skin surface, while the medication is
delivered to the tissue below through a soft, flexible cannula available in
multiple lengths. The device is disposable and small at 
in tall and
in wide. The I-Port requires only one skin puncture every 72 hours.
Patton Medical Devices, 3500 Jefferson St., Suite 210, Austin, Texas 78731.
877-763-7678.
www.pattonmd.com
Portion Doctor
The Portion Doctor Kit offers premeasured dishes and glassware to help
people with diabetes manage their portion sizes. Included are a 10-in dinner
plate, an 8-in lunch plate, a 5.5-oz bowl, and a 6.5-oz drinking glass. The
kit comes with portion recommendations for fruits, vegetables, meats,
starches, soup, cereal, and snacks, and a Serving Your Health Portion
Doctor's guidebook, which offers dietary tips and guidelines. All the
tableware is dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Portion Doctor, 213 9th St., Unit
A, St. Augustine Beach, Fla. 32080-6398. 904-687-7487.
www.portiondoctor.com
DexCom Seven Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
The new Seven provides real-time glucose readings and examines trends in
glucose levels for up to 7 days with no decline in accuracy. The Seven system
has three parts: the sensor, a transmitter pod, and the receiver. The sensor
is flexible and features a small, 26-gauge needle for comfortable insertion
and a waterproof transmitter pod, which attaches to the skin. The pod uses new
microprocessing software to relay information to the receiver, which features
push-button operation and can store up to 30 days of data.
DexCom, Inc., 5555 Oberlin Dr., San Diego, Calif. 92121. 858-200-0200.
www.dexcom.com
At-A-Glance Planner
The At-A-Glance Planner helps people with diabetes track blood glucose
levels, eating habits, exercise routines, and more. The set includes 12
wire-bound monthly planners with two pages designated for each day and a
30-page diabetes reference and information booklet. A clear, protective cover
keeps the current month's planner and the information booklet together for
convenient travel. A storage box with monthly tabs keeps patients' plans
organized. Mead Westvaco Corporation, 11013 W. Broad St., Glen Allen, Va.
23060. 804-327-5200.
www.meadwestvaco.com/corporate.nsf
Accu-Chek Pocket Compass
Accu-Chek Pocket Compass software enables people with diabetes to organize
and display their insulin, meal, and exercise information, as well as track
glycated hemoglobin, ketones, and blood pressure. Users can send information
and transfer data wirelessly from any Accu-Chek meter to their PDA (personal
digital assistant). The compass then organizes the information in 15
customizable reports, graphs, and charts. Disetronic Medical Systems, Inc.,
11800 Exit 5 Pkwy., Suite 120, Fishers, Ind. 46037. 800-280-7801.
www.accu-chek.com
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