Italian study measures BG monitor accuracy at high altitudes. A small Italian trial tested the accuracy of two popular blood glucose monitors at an altitude of nearly 10,000 ft. The Glucometer Elite II and the LifeScan One Touch II were tested on six type 1s who all had good glycemic control and no diabetes-related complications. The readings from the meters were compared to the results from venous blood samples. The findings were reported in the January issue of Diabetes Care.
Supplements help people with diabetes get their fiber fix.
Spectrum Essentials of Petaluma, California, recently introduced Daily Essential Fiber, a formula which contains 700 mg of omega-3 essential fatty acids per serving and provides 12 percent of the recommended daily allowance of insoluble and soluble fiber. LifeScan sending 10 kids to diabetes camps. Deadline for entry is April 15. The FDA targets five Chinese herbal products. Warns people with diabetes to avoid them.