Home Diagnostics/Glucose Monitoring System
TrueTrack Smart System
- offers patients the ability to draw a blood sample from the forearm in addition to traditional fingertip tests
- features biosensor technology and requires a 1-microliter blood sample
- results in 10 seconds; 365-test memory and 14- and 30-day averaging
Call 800/342-7226. Web site: www.thesmartchoice.com
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information.
Medtronic/Insulin Pump
Paradigm 512 and 712 Pump Systems
- calculates and recommends precise insulin dosages
- keeps track of insulin still active in the body before recommending a dosage; allows patients to customize insulin action curves between two and eight hours
- allows patients and health care providers to view insulin delivery, glucose data and food intake information
Call 800/328-2518. Web site: www.medtronic.com
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FLA Orthopedics/Ankle Walker
StepLite Easy Air Pneumatic-Gel
- contains multiple air and gel cells that can be inflated and deflated for customized fit
- air-gel bladder fits inside liner pocket; liner designed to wick away moisture from skin
- design accommodates changes in swelling; can be cooled for use in cold therapy
Call 800/327-4110. Web site: www.flaorthopedics.com
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information.
Infopia/Glucose Meter
EasyGluco
- results in 9 seconds
- immediate on/off with strip insertion
- 7- to 90-day averaging
Call 866/216-5308. Web site: www.easygluco.com
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information.
Colonial Medical Assisted Devices/Foot Mirror
Telescoping Self-Examining Mirror
- self-examining mirror designed for diabetics to examine their feet
- one side reflects at regular magnification, while reverse side provides 2X magnification
- mirror folds down and fits into a protective pouch for storage
Call 800/323-6794. Web site: www.colonialmedical.com
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information.
Palco Labs/Lancet
EZ-Lance
- thumb groove and extra-large removable lancet tab
- integrates high-speed lance and linear tracking to minimize pain
- cannot be re-cocked, helping to prevent cross-contamination; safety-indicators show if the device has been used
Call 800/346-4488. Web site: www.palcolabs.com
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information.
Abbott Diabetes Care/Glucose Monitoring System
FreeStyle Flash
- requires a 0.3 microliter blood sample; 7-second average test time
- four customizable alarms remind patients when it's time to test
- downloadable 250-test-result memory and 14-day averaging
Call 888/522-5226. Web site: www.abbottdiabetescare.com
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information.
Atlantic Footcare/Orthoses Insoles
Therapeutic Orthoses
- designed for people with diabetes, arthritis or other conditions that result in sensitive feet
- designed to offer resilience, cushioning and shock absorption
- available in standard, anatomical and wide styles
Call 866/765-8600. Web site: www.prothotics.com
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information.
CMT Skincare/Pressure Pads
Bodyguard
- designed to reduce friction against ankles, insteps, shins and heels when casting, splinting or taping
- slightly adhesive
- non-sterile, washable and reusable; can be cut to any shape
Call 800/887-3370. Web site: www.cmtskincare.com
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information.
