Diabetes

Podimetrics' SmartMat technology that helps diabetes patients manage foot health and mobility will be incorporated into HealthMed's employee-focused portfolio of benefits.

The Australian-led project developed these maps, claimed to be the most detailed ever made, to link retinal thinning to various diseases.

The offering will give patients with diabetes, migraines and obesity access to care providers and home delivery of Lilly medications via third-party vendors.

Finding a natural pathway to deliver insulin can transform diabetes patients' lives, say Diabetology cofounders Glen Travers and Roger New.

This week's top stories include a ransomware attack exposing thousands of patient records, insurers' concerns that telehealth reimbursement parity may lead to overutilization, and the FDA clearing the Bigfoot Unity Diabetes Management System.

The $31 million purchase will add new capabilities to DarioHealth's condition management and behavior change platform.

The data-driven blood glucose monitor system-maker will use the money to push into new areas of disease management, such as cardiology, oncology and women's health.

Lark Health founder and CEO Julia Hu discusses why, with a growing shortage of doctors, virtual care may be the way of the future for treating diabetes.

Podimetrics CEO Dr. Jonathan Bloom discusses how digital health is being used to monitor high-risk patients with diabetes and avoid adverse outcomes.

Renza Scibilia, manager of type 1 diabetes and consumer voice at Diabetes Australia, says those with diabetes should be provided with choices of treatment plans and supported in their choices.