Slideshow: Innovation in Diabetes Technology Could Improve Disease Management

With the launch of the Dextrometer in 1980, blood glucose self-monitoring became the standard of care for patients with diabetes.¹ Since then, advancements in diabetes technologies have increased rapidly, much like the prevalence of the condition itself.

Today, a plethora of diabetes technologies are available to patients with diabetes, with innovations continuously rolling out. Just last year, the FDA cleared the first-ever do-it-yourself automated insulin delivery system.² Even more recently, the agency approved 2 new OTC continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).³

Underscoring the progress in the industry, 4 abstracts presented at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions, held June 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida, investigated the impact of various new diabetes technologies on managing the condition.

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References

1. Clarke SF, Foster JR. A history of blood glucose meters and their role in self-monitoring of diabetes mellitus. Br J Biomed Sci. 2012;69(2):83-93.

2. Briskin A. Tidepool expands closed loop access, wins clearance from FDA. diaTribe. January 26, 2023. https://diatribe.org/diabetes-technology/tidepool-expands-closed-loop-access-wins-clearance-fda

3. Meara K. FDA approves 2 new OTC continuous glucose monitors. Drug Topics. June 11, 2024. https://www.drugtopics.com/view/fda-approves-2-new-otc-continuous-glucose-monitors

4. Thorsell AA, Bevier WC, Castorino KN, et al. Acceptability and impact of a Spanish-language diabetes management smartphone application (mySugr PRO) in Hispanic/Latino adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Presented at: American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions; June 21-24, 2024; Orlando, FL. Abstract 1015-P.

5. Tillman J, Olson BP, Malone JK. Real-world experience with Bigfoot Unity—a twelve-month retrospective analysis. Presented at: American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions; June 21-24, 2024; Orlando, FL. Abstract 1008-P.

6. Pellizzari M, Nwosu BU, Pavlovic M, Talib R, Sohail R, Ciron J. The safety and efficacy of virtual insulin pump initiation in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in the United States. Presented at: American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions; June 21-24, 2024; Orlando, FL. Abstract 134-OR.

7. Kudva YC, Henderson R, Kanapka L, et al. A randomized clinical trial of automated insulin delivery in elderly with type 1 diabetes. Presented at: American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions; June 21-24, 2024; Orlando, FL. Abstract 144-OR.