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ISSUE 152 Talk about having a choice!
I know it's been a jolly long
time since most of us have
had the choice to go on any
CGM sensor, let alone end up with a
choice. But as we go on, there's more
choices coming up with sensors
being adapted and amended both
due to user and HCP feedback, but
also to focus in on slightly different
populations of people with diabetes.
On p.16 we therefore take a little
look at the newest, Dexcom ONE+.
The latest version is modelled around
the needs of people with Type 2
diabetes. Dr Rose Stewart explains
why, and why it's needed. Also
download a report,
I've repeated a 'call to action' for
people with Type 2 on basal insulin
to be part of an eight-month trial on
an Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor,
with medical oversight. If you qualify,
please apply. If it applied to me, I'd
jump at it. Participation could mean
helping to pave the way for much
EDITOR'S COMMENT
better control for many people with
Type 2 diabetes going into the future.
Lots of news, as ever (starts
on p.4). Download Diabetes UK's
Reverse the Trend report. And/or
download DRWF's Eye Health advice
PDF. CamAPS gets FDA approval.
Medtronic and Arecor partner to
create ideal insulin for insulin pumps.
Olive oil - can regular ingestion delay
mental decline? Apparently so!
Food news from p.26 with Making
Carbs Count this time around having
been written by Type 1 diabetic
and qualified nutritionist May
Knight about the pros and cons of
'smoothies'. Whether purchased
from cafes or supermarkets or
made at home, she sets out some
guidelines to buy (or make) ones that
are actually healthy (most aren't as
healthy as they claim to be).
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