Yourwellness Magazine Follows Up Glucose Monitor Recall
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 15 July 2013 -- On the 1st of May, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a warning to people with diabetes about a software fault in a specific blood glucose meter. Up to 40,000 people use the faulty FreeStyle InsuLinx, and could be given an incorrect low result in the rare event that the blood glucose level is extremely high. The MHRA told diabetics who have these meters to contact manufacturer Abbott Diabetes Care, for a new meter or advice on how to update the software.
John Wilkinson, the MHRA’s Director of Medical Devices, commented, “People are unlikely to have very high blood glucose levels but if they do, they need a fully working blood glucose meter so they can get immediate medical attention.” Simon O’Neill, Director of Health Intelligence at Diabetes UK, added, “Blood glucose testing is an important part of diabetes management. People using these meters should follow the company’s instructions to update the software on their meter or contact the company directly for advice. If they are concerned about their blood glucose readings, they should consult with their diabetes care team.” (http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/Pressreleases/CON270701)
With this in mind, Yourwellness Magazine commented on potential new developments for a diabetes monitor. According to Yourwellness Magazine, “For those suffering with diabetes, at-home blood glucose testing is an everyday occurrence in order to monitor their glycaemic control in the short term, and HbA1c for long term treatment of the condition. A new development has begun in order to create a device which will give both doctors and patients a better understanding of one’s glycaemic control which will help provide better treatment.”
Tests have been carried out which are based on glycated albumin. Yourwellness Magazine explained that this is a protein found in the blood that changes depending on the exposure to excess sugar. This protein could be linked to various complications associated with diabetes, including kidney disease. Yourwellness Magazine noted that the company behind the device called for monthly monitoring, in order to give a better overall insight into the various treatments available, and identify complications and health issues earlier.
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Michael Kitt, Yourwellness Publishing Ltd, http://www.yourwellness.com, 0208 588 9553, [email protected]
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