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• Antipsychotics Targeting Dopamine Receptors May Cause High Sugar Levels, Weight Gain: Study

  March 1, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study appear to reveal why antipsychotics cause weight gain and how it could be avoided in new mental health medications.

• Medtronic MiniMed 670G Pump Failure Resulted in Hypoglycemic Episode and Fall, Lawsuit Alleges

  November 25, 2020

  Russell Maas

  According to allegations raised in a recently filed product liability lawsuit, the failure of a Medtronic MiniMed 670G pump caused...

• Medtronic MiniMed Pump Malfunctions Linked To Insulin Dosing Problems

  August 28, 2020

  Austin Kirk

  Medtronic faces growing liability over its MiniMed drug pumps, which have been linked to numerous recalls, patient injuries and even deaths.

• Lawsuit Over Medtronic 600-Series Insulin Infusion Pump Problems Removed to Federal Court System

  May 13, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Seven plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit over the recalled 600 series Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps, which the company recently removed to federal court in California.

• Medtronic MiniMed Lawsuit Filed Over Insulin Pump Failure Resulting in Hypoglycemia and Diabetic Coma

  March 2, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Medtronic Minimed lawsuit claims the recalled infusion pump emptied its entire insulin reservoir into a user, causing her to suffer seizures and other injuries.

• Medtronic MiniMed Recall Issued Due To Dosing Problems

  February 13, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Medtronic is recalling hundreds of thousands of MiniMed insulin pumps due to drug delivery problems which have already killed at least one, and injured thousands more.

• Medtronic MiniMed Recall Issued Over Insulin Pump Cybersecurity Risks

  November 6, 2019

  Russell Maas

  About 1,000 Medtronic Minimed insulin pumps have been recalled due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities which leave them susceptible to hacking.

• Medtronic Minimed Insulin Pump Recall Issued Over Cybersecurity Risks

  June 28, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The FDA issued a safety communication warning that some Medtronic insulin pumps are subject to hacking risks that could put patient lives in danger. The warning came as the devices were recalled off the market.

• FDA Warns Against Use Of Pre-Owned Test Strips For Glucose And Warfarin

  April 9, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning consumers not to use pre-owned test strips for monitoring glucose or blood thinners, due to a number of potential risks.

• Basal Insulin, Sulfonylureas Linked With Increased Heart Risks: Study

  December 28, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that older diabetes drugs may increase the risk of heart problems, and suggests doctors use newer medications as second-line treatments.