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First continuous glucose monitoring system approved to be used with other devices
The system is the first approved to be used with other diabetes devices, such as automated insulin-dosing systems, insulin pumps, or blood glucose meters, according to the FDA.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2018/04/13/6.htm
13 Apr 2018
FDA approves new treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
The approval is an expanded indication for the device, which covers the ulcer and allows skin and tissue to regenerate and heal the wound.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/02/12/6.htm
12 Feb 2016
Test strips recalled
Twenty lots of Abbott's FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite blood glucose test strips were recalled.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2014/02/14/9.htm
14 Feb 2014
New warnings for fluoroquinolones about risk of hypoglycemic coma
The labeling changes for fluoroquinolones will also make the mental health side effects more prominent and more consistent across the drug class.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2018/08/10/9.htm
10 Aug 2018
FDA authorizes marketing of first interoperable, automated insulin dosing controller
The device automatically adjusts insulin delivery to a person with diabetes by connecting to an alternate controller-enabled insulin pump and integrated continuous glucose monitor.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2020/01/10/6.htm
10 Jan 2020
New warnings on medications containing saxagliptin, alogliptin
New warnings will be placed on saxagliptin and alogliptin about the potential risk of heart failure, particularly in patients with heart or kidney disease, the FDA announced on April 5.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2016/04/08/5.htm
8 Apr 2016
Semaglutide injection approved for chronic weight management
First approved to treat type 2 diabetes in 2017, the drug has a new indication for chronic weight management in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 kg/m2 or greater who have at least one weight-related condition, such as type 2 diabetes, and those with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/11/11.htm
11 Jun 2021
New contraindication for aliskiren-containing medications
Aliskiren-containing medications are contraindicated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers in patients with diabetes.
https://diabetes.acponline.org/archives/2012/07/13/10.htm
13 Jul 2012