FDA clears new diabetes management system

The system's glucose monitoring features allows those with diabetes to view their glucose readings on the insulin pump's high-contrast color screen and to administer insulin directly from the pump. The insulin dosing also can be customized based on insulin-to-carb ratios, sensitivity factors or blood glucose targets.

Glucose readings are recorded every five minutes, and high or low glucose levels will trigger a customizable alarm. The system provides not only real-time levels but also trend information.

"For many people who are insulin dependent, diabetes is a demanding disease that can require day-to-day and hour-by-hour management," said Dr. Brian Levy, chief medical officer of Animas Corp., in a press release. "[Continuous glucose management] technology provides the ability to make more informed decisions to manage their disease, which can ultimately improve blood glucose control."