This is good news for those who are moving to lispro from regular and who use NPH as a basal insulin. At present, it is unclear whether an amylin analogue, injected with insulin, will improve glycemic control in children with diabetes. The Roles of Amylin and Insulin , a paper written by the company, describes the role of amylin. Products Bayer Diagnostics unveiled the Glucometer DEX , a new blood glucose meter that uses technology similar to the Glucometer Elite but with the test strips enclosed in a sealed disk. Cell Robotics, Inc. , showed the Lasette , a laser finger perforator that is designed to replace traditional steel lancets.
Product literature says that the laser dramatically reduces the pain associated with blood testing.
The Lasette uses rechargeable batteries and has an expected life of several years. Pricing is expected to be within the reach of home users. Highly recommended for users of MiniMed insulin pumps. Palco Labs showed a new, improved lancing device called the auto-Lancet that combines the ease of use of the Soft Touch with an adjustable depth head similar to that found on the Softclix . Monitor Report of the Expert Committee on the Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus , published in the July 1997 issue of Diabetes Care , details the new classification and diagnostic guidelines of the American Diabetes Association.