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further appointments to have the check

carried out. We only charge the hospital

for the pictures it takes, so there is no

upfront cost for the £20,000 equipment.

Our product will help more people access

the test without the need to go elsewhere,

and ultimately helping to preserve the

sight of many people with diabetes."

GlucoRx's new Equil insulin patch

pump is a tubeless pump, enabling

people with diabetes who are on insulin

to lead a more flexible lifestyle. Chapman

says, "This device is comfortable to wear

and easy to use, with remote monitoring

and 24-hour glucose control."

Approach your healthcare provider to

apply for funding for this insulin pump.

Similarly, the company's AiDEX CGM

sensor lasts 14-days and is waterproof.

It includes a compact and discreet

bluetooth transmitter which records and

uploads glucose data automatically to a

Portable Diabetes Assistant (PDA). An

app is soon to be available for use on

Android and IOS devices. It provides

users with a 30-day glucose data storage,

customisable alerts and notifications.

ABOVE: Annie Astle and her daughter Mimi talk diabetes (video by

Ascensia Diabetes Care).

LEFT: GlucoRx's new Equil

insulin patch pump. and

personal diabetes manager.