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think that 10 years ago I was
doubtful that CGM technology
would become a reality, but it has.
I wonder what the diabetes world
will be like in another 10 years' time?
What I've referred to as the Holy
Grail is non-invasive blood glucose
measurement. That is an even
greater step in the right direction
for painless tracking that does not
even involve so much as an itchy
CGM patch. Farewell to sensor-site
irritation, some of these technologies
sit on the skin and 'taste' it for
glucose. We take a good look at
what's in development on p. 20.
For a look back in time, Pete
Davies, who has had T1 diabetes for
65 years, shared with us a video that
EDITOR'S COMMENT
he made with old (and I mean really
old) diabetes equipment. Not for the
faint hearted, be warned! See p.18.
From the past to the present,
and I chatted to Russ Johannesson,
CEO of Glooko, about what the data
transforming app is capable of (p.26).
Making Carbs Count is about the
mighty cashew nut - transpires that
they're not even nuts! Who knew?
Strange what you find out when
you start digging.... it includes a
scrumptious, nutty Thai salad recipe.
As ever, there's plenty of news
(in fact no less than eight pages of it
in this issue) showing how much is
being done out there to improve the
lives of people living with diabetes.
I hope you enjoy this issue.
sue.marshall@desang.net
Sue Marshall
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