FDA Artificial Pancreas Hearing: Beating a Path to the Real World

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Last Wednesday, diabetes researchers and advocates from around the country convened in Washington, DC, for an FDA hearing on the Artificial Pancreas with the aim of making this pipe dream a reality. The point of the hearing was to allow JDRF and o…

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For those with diabetes, this is a pretty serious question, huh.  I started thinking about this because I’ve been in contact with a few companies regarding a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).  From reading twitter and having people post comments on facebook, I’ve heard so many horror stories about insurance companies constantly declining coverage of these […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Does My Insurance Company Want Me to Die? is a post from: Blogging Diabetes