US FDA Warns Of Potentially Deadly DIY Diabetes Devices, Algorithms
Executive Summary
As the use of "hacking devices" is gaining in popularity among diabetes patients, the US Food and Drug Administration is warning against using products not approved by the agency. Regulators say the practice almost killed one patient.
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