On April 6, 2023, the FDA issued a Class I Recall of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre®, FreeStyle Libre® 14 day, and FreeStyle Libre® 2 Readers in the United States. A medical device recall means a firm’s removal or correction of a medical device. In this case, Abbott is correcting the product labeling and not physically removing… Continue reading Abbott Issues Voluntary Urgent Medical Device Correction Notice for FreeStyle Libre Readers
by Ami Cole, Plan President at Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Inc. | Ohio Association of Health Plans Ohio’s Medicaid Managed Care plans work collaboratively every day to help support the over 3 million Medicaid recipients we are privileged to serve. In this effort, we have learned about the many challenges members face in accessing care… Continue reading Working Together, Plans Bring Better Diabetes Care
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People with diabetes are prone to nerve damage and circulation issues. In some cases, this can make a foot or lower leg amputation necessary. However, effective treatment can usually prevent this complication. Reduced blood flow to the feet means that people with diabetes have a higher risk of developing a wound or sore on this… Continue reading What to Know About Diabetes and Amputation