High Pay = Hi Accountability? Not for JDRF, ADA, Joslin, DRIF
In its annual review of executive compensation for the top diabetes non-profits published 8 August 2017, JDCA (Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance) collected data from the top CEOs, noting that those from JDRF and ADA are in the top 1% of all earners in the US. ...
Savvy Hot DIY News: Almost in on Omnipod! And NEW Dana Pump Opens Up!
“We’re IN!” This is VERY exciting news to all of us involved (developing and/or using) in the #WeAreNotWaiting, Do-It-Yourself movement. Until now, those running DIY closed loop insulin delivery systems could only use certain, older Medtronic...
Savvy Updates 9/10/17: Medicare Cripples CGM for Seniors, Dexcom/Fitbit
Medicare has added a restriction to its coverage of Dexcom CGM for their patients: “Medicare” transmitters will be hardcoded to prevent pairing with the Dexcom G5 smartphone app! In fact, Medicare has forced Dexcom (and maybe they did it...
Savvy Update 8/26/2017: Accurate Meters?, 1 in 10 have Diabetes, JDRF/IBM, Apple App, Tandem
Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on 18 Meters, as reported on diaTribe.org, 14 August 2017. The Diabetes Technology Society (DTS) recently revealed long-awaited results from its Blood Glucose Monitor System (BGMS) Surveillance Program. The...
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