Word: pagers
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Dates: during 1990-1990
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...Wellesley, Mass. Instead of sticking with the traditional treatment of two insulin shots a day, he began what is called "intensive therapy" four years ago. In that approach, he receives insulin more or less continuously, as needed. Around his waist McDonald wears an insulin pump the size of a pager, which infuses the hormone through a slender needle positioned just below his skin. Anticipating meals, McDonald can increase the amount of insulin he receives by dialing in a number. McDonald carries with him a finger pricker and a pocket-size glucose monitoring machine. Eight times a day he checks...
...receptor will be marketed by AT&E, a San Francisco-based telecommunications firm, starting next month in Portland, Ore., and in 16 other U.S. cities by the end of 1991. Motorola and Timex plan to market a similar watch later this summer. The pager watches, however, will not have the voice capabilities of Tracy's timepiece anytime soon. Says Charles Skibo, president of AT&E: "That would run a battery down real fast...