DOC News January 1, 2008
Volume 5 Number 1 p. 13
© 2008 American Diabetes Association
The Latest in High-tech and Convenient Products
Eocene System
The Eocene Virtual Tracker transmits data gathered from a patient's blood
glucose meter, scale, or blood pressure cuff to a secure server accessed by
such parties as health care providers, test strip suppliers, and family
members. If glucose levels rise too high or if testing frequency drops,
providers or family members can alert patients to take action. The system also
notifies suppliers when test strips are running low. Infopia USA, P.O. Box
781635, Orlando, Fla. 32878. 888-737-6595.
www.infopiausa.com
Type 2 Flash-Carbs Magnets
HealthSimple offers tools to educate low-literacy patients about dietary
modifications necessary to manage life with type 2 diabetes. A set of 50
FlashCarbs refrigerator magnets provides carb counts for commonly consumed
foods to help with meal planning. A flash-cards version is also available.
Type 2 Tools, 330 W. Elmwood Pl., Minneapolis, Minn. 55419. 612-874-6735.
www.type2tools.com
Guardian REAL-Time CGM
Medtronic's Guardian REAL-Time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system
is a doctor-prescribed tool that alerts patients to potentially dangerous
highs and lows in their blood glucose. The Guardian is compatible with
Medtronic's CareLink Personal Therapy Management Software, allowing for
integration of meter, logbook, and CGM data so patients can view trends and
the effects of diet, exercise, and medication on glucose levels. Medtronic,
710 Medtronic Pkwy., Minneapolis, Minn. 55432. 800-328-2518.
www.medtronic.com
Nexcare Foot Crack Care
The Vitamin E and tea tree oil in Nexcare's Foot Crack Care cream is
intended to seal and help heal cracks in the feet that can be susceptible to
infection in diabetes patients. 3M Corporate Headquarters, 3M Center, St.
Paul, Minn. 55144. 888-364-3577.
http://www.3m.com
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