# D-News **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/d-news/76.md?page=6 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Dexcom purchased TypeZero](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-purchased-typezero/4809)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-purchased-typezero/4809 "2018-08-24T00:22:36Z")
Dexcom has purchased TypeZero — the company that developed the Control-IQ hybrid closed loop algorithm that Tandem is trialing in the t:slim X2 with expected release in 2019. --- ## [Interesting - Insulin in Pill form?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-insulin-in-pill-form/4296)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-insulin-in-pill-form/4296 "2018-06-27T23:20:06Z")
--- ## [BCG vaccine completes phase 2 trials for T1n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-vaccine-completes-phase-2-trials-for-t1n/1209)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bcg-vaccine-completes-phase-2-trials-for-t1n/1209 "2018-06-21T23:40:23Z")
Ive been intrigued by this research for some time... wouldn't this be amazing if it works... --- ## [Peer support recognition](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peer-support-recognition/4094)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peer-support-recognition/4094 "2018-05-29T14:48:13Z")
Guess they don’t know about FUD yet. --- ## [FDA: "technically" legal to resell test strips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-technically-legal-to-resell-test-strips/950)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-technically-legal-to-resell-test-strips/950 "2018-05-03T16:18:14Z")
although they "don't recommend \[buying such\]." https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm049051.htm --- ## [Non invasive BG monitoring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-monitoring/1975)
**Author:** [@jroth](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jroth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/non-invasive-bg-monitoring/1975 "2018-05-02T19:50:06Z")
What a great time! Today I found some interesting news: http://sugarbeat.com --- ## [Study confirms what we all know: Diabetes is expensive!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-confirms-what-we-all-know-diabetes-is-expensive/3817)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-confirms-what-we-all-know-diabetes-is-expensive/3817 "2018-03-30T18:30:33Z")
https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/diabetes/news/in-the-journals/{e45ab6d7-a197-432b-a4a8-cb95fe4cca54}/estimated-cost-of-diabetes-tops-327b-in-2017 --- ## [Five categories. Thoughts? Agree or disagree?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/five-categories-thoughts-agree-or-disagree/3631)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/five-categories-thoughts-agree-or-disagree/3631 "2018-03-08T04:57:23Z")
5 types, Not 2 --- ## [Xeris Pharmaceuticals Achieves Phase 3 Milestones of its Ready-to-Use Glucagon Rescue Pen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xeris-pharmaceuticals-achieves-phase-3-milestones-of-its-ready-to-use-glucagon-rescue-pen/3546)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xeris-pharmaceuticals-achieves-phase-3-milestones-of-its-ready-to-use-glucagon-rescue-pen/3546 "2018-02-22T10:36:42Z")
Due to a conversation last week, I was wondering about the auto-injector pen which is being developed by Xeris. I found this article from last week. They’re still developing the pen and have completed two Phase 3 studies… --- ## [Admelog lispro: Humalog biosimilar insulin FDA approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-lispro-humalog-biosimilar-insulin-fda-approved/3422)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog-lispro-humalog-biosimilar-insulin-fda-approved/3422 "2018-02-04T00:54:01Z")
Better late than never… I just found out that a biosimilar (I think) to Humalog (lispro) called Admelog had been approved by the FDA in December. Here is the FDA announcement: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/Pre… --- ## [Novel Line of Research for a Cure UPDATE](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novel-line-of-research-for-a-cure-update/605)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novel-line-of-research-for-a-cure-update/605 "2018-01-31T02:52:57Z")
"Beta cell formation in vivo through cellular networking, integration and processing (CNIP) in wild type adult mice" Drs. Ralph Defronzo and Bruno Doiron have published research on a novel approach to cure T1 diabetes … --- ## [J&J in negotiation with Chinese buyers for sale of diabetes business unit](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/j-j-in-negotiation-with-chinese-buyers-for-sale-of-diabetes-business-unit/3275)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/j-j-in-negotiation-with-chinese-buyers-for-sale-of-diabetes-business-unit/3275 "2018-01-18T19:30:30Z")
Several Chinese concerns are interested in J&J’s diabetes unit: I can’t say I would be thrilled. I tried three times, in the 2000s, to start an R&D lab in China. Every time I failed because we were not able to deal wi… --- ## [Medicare coverage of insulin supplies and Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-coverage-of-insulin-supplies-and-omnipod/3131)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-coverage-of-insulin-supplies-and-omnipod/3131 "2018-01-07T18:38:54Z")
Found this link on DiabetesMine this morning: --- ## [Insulin pumps: J&J Animas drops out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pumps-j-j-animas-drops-out/2266)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pumps-j-j-animas-drops-out/2266 "2017-11-01T15:51:41Z")
About 6 months ago, J&J announced that, despite their successful tests of new technology, they would reflect upon their future plans without making rash decisions before investing into new projects. The other shoe droppe… --- ## [Type 3c Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-3c-diabetes/2429)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-3c-diabetes/2429 "2017-10-25T04:06:41Z")
Type 3c has to do with other types of problems with the pancreas: --- ## [JDRF to support open protocols](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jdrf-to-support-open-protocols/2396)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jdrf-to-support-open-protocols/2396 "2017-10-18T14:18:21Z")
http://www.jdrf.org/press-releases/jdrf-announces-new-initiative-to-pave-way-for-open-protocol-automated-insulin-delivery-systems/ --- ## [New FDA program pre-approves tech to speed medical progress](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-fda-program-pre-approves-tech-to-speed-medical-progress/2345)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-fda-program-pre-approves-tech-to-speed-medical-progress/2345 "2017-10-13T21:12:53Z")
http://fortune.com/2017/09/26/fda-digital-health-apple-fitbit/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/2017/9/26/16369212/fda-pre-cert-program-apple-fitbit-health-tech FDA announced a new program Tuesday that offers a “fast tra… --- ## [The shady tactics of big pharma](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-shady-tactics-of-big-pharma/1936)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-shady-tactics-of-big-pharma/1936 "2017-09-11T18:46:42Z")
In general I think most people who work on developing drugs in big pharma have the right interests, at least during drug development. But this article really ticked me off: --- ## [Voucher for Afrezza!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/voucher-for-afrezza/1541)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/voucher-for-afrezza/1541 "2017-08-31T00:38:51Z")
My husband came home from an appointment with our IM PA with an RX and voucher for me for Afrezza! (She knows I’m a fan and that insurance won’t cover it.) The voucher is from Mannkind for a 180-count titration pack. Mus… --- ## [Hurricane Harvey relief--diabetes supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-harvey-relief-diabetes-supplies/1766)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hurricane-harvey-relief-diabetes-supplies/1766 "2017-08-29T15:47:40Z")
Just saw this article: http://insulinnation.com/living/how-to-donate-diabetes-supplies-in-harveys-aftermath/?utm\_src=HseEmail+00285 --- ## [University of Florida Health Researchers hope to find new treatment for Type 1 Diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/university-of-florida-health-researchers-hope-to-find-new-treatment-for-type-1-diabetes/1600)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/university-of-florida-health-researchers-hope-to-find-new-treatment-for-type-1-diabetes/1600 "2017-08-15T20:42:34Z")
Link to the article --- ## [Dexcom data into Glooko from the cloud](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-data-into-glooko-from-the-cloud/1145)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-data-into-glooko-from-the-cloud/1145 "2017-08-10T19:46:41Z")
I just read this interesting PR – it appears that, now, Glooko has access to dexcom data directly in the cloud, not requiring sharing through Apple Health: Really too bad that Glooko does not have a food database. I a… --- ## [Expired drugs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-drugs/1440)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-drugs/1440 "2017-08-06T19:47:36Z")
Don’t toss that expired insulin. Or maybe do – but know it might still be good. An article outlining what we’ve all sort of guessed: Many drugs remain good well past their expiration date. --- ## [Diabetes Reality TV](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-reality-tv/1411)
**Author:** [@mpg54](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mpg54)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-reality-tv/1411 "2017-07-20T00:45:49Z")
Anyone going to watch this? Starts July 18th at 7pm on the Discovery Life Channel. http://www.reversedyourhealth.com/ Storyline: Imagine five people on an island retreat created just for diabetics ready for a life cha… --- ## [Stem Cell Therapy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-therapy/1447)
**Author:** [@kenrick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenrick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stem-cell-therapy/1447 "2017-07-19T23:05:59Z")
What do you think about this article on stem cell therapy? I found it interesting that it may apply to T1 and T2. --- ## [Stories like this](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stories-like-this/1400)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stories-like-this/1400 "2017-07-12T18:19:08Z")
Make me so angry: --- ## [Interview in ASweetLife](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interview-in-asweetlife/1399)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interview-in-asweetlife/1399 "2017-07-12T18:09:24Z")
Perhaps you have heard of ASweetLife | The Diabetes Magazine. I was contacted a few weeks ago by one of their writers, Alex O’Meara. He interviewed me for his article on diluted insulin and here is his column: https:/… --- ## [mySugr partners with Roche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mysugr-partners-with-roche/1371)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mysugr-partners-with-roche/1371 "2017-07-04T19:13:56Z")
--- ## [What will drug price reform look like?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-will-drug-price-reform-look-like/1275)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-will-drug-price-reform-look-like/1275 "2017-06-17T15:08:07Z")
Some interesting updates on what potential drug reform might look like. So far, none of these proposals seem too promising to me -- making other countries pay their fair share might be helpful but I really don't know how… --- ## [Consider funding this movie: "Banting's Ghost" by Stephen Richert](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consider-funding-this-movie-bantings-ghost-by-stephen-richert/1267)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consider-funding-this-movie-bantings-ghost-by-stephen-richert/1267 "2017-06-16T13:43:25Z")
“Banting’s Ghost” is a movie project about how the cost of insulin is affecting people with diabetes, by a young documentary filmmaker named Stephen Richert: Stephen Richert was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/d-news/76.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/d-news/76.md?page=7)