NEWS
CARELINK UPDATE
Medtronic's CareLink Personal reporting
software has been updated. There is
a new look / interface, a long-awaited
makeover, with improved design and
functionality. There is also an updated
consent process, including opting in to
receive text message alerts on outages /
system updates. Existing users will need
to reconsent when they log back in for the
first time. There is an updated Care Partner
Registration, a new four-step procedure
for Care Partners. This will immediately
effect Guardian Connect users and is in
readiness for future Medtronic devices.
The CareLink Uploader now includes
improved 'guided flow' for 600 series
pumps and overall there is improved
operating systems and browser
compatibility. Within the reports section,
a new GMI / Coefficient Variation is now
available on the Assessment & Progress
and Therapy Management Dashboard
Reports. There are New Guardian
Connect reports with an Assessment &
Progress Report featuring TIR and new
Meal Bolus Report.
As part of the update, some items
have been removed. All Java upload
functionality has gone. Uploading now
only possible via the CareLink Uploader
Applet for 600 series pumps or by wifi for
connected devices (currently the Guardian
Connect standalone CGM). Logbook
functionality has also been removed
but the Logbook reports remain. Logs
entered via the pump / Guardian Connect
also remain unaffected.
carelink.minimed.eu
A South African documentary short
focusing on three people sharing their
experiences living with diabetes is
screening online as part of the Annecy
International Animated Film Festival. 3
Teaspoons of Sugar was produced by a
mother-and-daughter team, combining
their skills in medicine and animation to
carve out a unique niche in the South
African animation market. Director Kabelo
'Cabblow' Maaka - is an animator,
illustrator and animation lecturer, while
Co-Director Dr Tshepo P. Maaka is a
medical practitioner registered with the
Health Professions Council since 1994.
Together, they hope to continue to
produce content to educate on health to
promote compliance and healthy living.
CabblowStudios
3 TEASPOONS
OF SUGAR
CHANGE FOR THE BETTER
An Oxford-based company is developing a nanofibre device
that would allow new insulin cells to be implanted and take
away the need for daily insulin injections. Clinical biomaterials
company, Electrospinning, is working on the device that
resembles a teabag but, instead of tea leaves, it would store
insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells - protecting them
from being destroyed - while allowing insulin molecules
to be released into the body as needed. It is at least two
years from any real human use but could transform the way
diabetes is managed. www.sifted.eu
TEABAG TO REPLACE INJECTIONS?
Behaviour change platform Changing
Health has been appointed by NHS
England to develop a free, personalised
NHS programme for the 3.4 million
people living with Type 2 diabetes in the
UK. Healthy Living will provide the skills
and knowledge for people to manage
their condition effectively, including advice
on emotional and mental wellbeing, and
help users adopt and maintain healthy
behaviours around diet and exercise.
Available later this year, users will access
the digital platform any time via a phone
or laptop with no need to see a healthcare
professional in person, reducing waiting
times for people with diabetes and easing
the strain on the NHS.
www.changinghealth.com