NEWS
KALEIDO UK LAUNCH IN ON THE ACT
FEET FIRST
At the end of April ViCentra announced
the UK launch of its Kaleido insulin pump
system, which it says is the smallest,
lightest and most flexible pump of its kind,
combining the freedom of a patch pump
with the versatility of a conventional pump.
It uses micro-pulse technology to deliver
accurate, consistent and reliable dosing
of insulin. The size of the pump and the
availability of two different tubing lengths
mean it can be worn anywhere on the
body or, if preferred, use the longer length
and keep the pump in a pocket.
The company also says that Kaleido
appeals to pump-eligible people who
consider the existing options too bulky,
too complicated or too restrictive. Alex
Evans, UK Country Manager for ViCentra
has stated, "Our vision at ViCentra has
always been to design solutions for
people with diabetes so they can spend
less time thinking about diabetes and
more time living life. We know diabetes
isn't a 'one-size fits all' condition and
don't think pumps should be either, so
we are delighted to be launching Kaleido
in the UK. Our company was founded by
two Brits and it feels great to be bringing
it home."
The launch in the UK will be phased,
available through select clinics in the
coming months, then rolled out more
widely across the UK later in 2019 (more
details to come in due course). Michael
Graves, CEO of ViCentra has added,
"We are proud to be moving beyond the
Netherlands and into the rest of the world.
We have been working on Kaleido for
quite a few years now and it's great to see
it finally come to life in other countries. The
UK is the first of many countries where
Kaleido will soon be available."
The pump weighs in at just 19g. It's
controlled via a small Bluetooth handset
and is fully rechargeable. The pump and
handset are available in ten colours and
can be used alongside any blood glucose
monitor.
www.hellokaleido.com
Grantchester star James Norton gave a
comprehensive and insightful Daily Mail
interview where he claimed that 'Type 1
diabetes is my superpower', and revealed
that diabetes is in the family. To read it,
click his pic below....
National Feet Week took place 13- 20
May with the aim of encouraging people
of all ages to prioritise foot health, the
way they would book regular check-ups
at the dentist or optician. Everyone with
diabetes should be getting an annual foot
examination, but really everyone should.
Common foot complaints left
untreated can lead to serious issues and
pain. Fungal nail infections, corns, and
hard skin can all be routinely treated. With
summer approaching, foot conditions
such as hard skin are more visible with
open-toed and flimsier shoes being
worn, and which can exacerbate minor
problems leading them to escalate. Tony
Gavin, leading UK podiatrist and CEO at
footcare company OSGO explains, "It's
our mission to make people prioritise their
foot health in the same way they would
eye and dental care. We are sure that
anyone considering a visit to the podiatrist
will never look back once they have made
a commitment to regular footcare."