World-first insulin technology will provide better diabetes care

Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase, from the University of Canterbury (UC) College of Engineering, is working on world-first insulin sensor technology to enable ‘right now’ measurement for those managing type 2 diabetes.

The development of insulin measurement technology will allow doctors and patients to make better informed decisions on treatment immediately, Distinguished Professor Chase says. People can find their blood sugar level from the well-known finger stick test and a glucometer, however, insulin can currently only be measured in a lab.

AT THE MOVIES

Playing At Shoreline Cinema, Waikanae this week ...

Maradona

Oscar-winning 'Amy' director Asif Kapadia returns to Cannes with another found-footage documentary, this time on controversial soccer superstar Diego Maradona. A genius on the football field, a self-destructive rebel off it, Diego Maradona is a ripe subject for the warts-and-all documentary treatment.

10 TOP TIPS TO BEAT PROCRASTINATION

We are probably all guilty of procrastinating sometimes but some people continually put things off, meaning they are not achieving what they could. That’s not good - personally or professionally. In an article by Nilifer Atik he says that people who continually procrastinate are unhappier, as well as being less healthy and wealthy compared with those who get things done promptly. Studies have also shown that procrastinators are more likely to make mistakes. However, experts insist that procrastinators can change their behaviour: it takes a lot of self-work but in the end it’s worth the effort – and start today, not tomorrow! Here are his ten top tips to change your behaviour and stop procrastinating forever!

Toyota and Preferred Networks to Begin Joint Development on Service Robots that Cater to Market Needs

Using Toyota’s Human Support Robot as a base, the two companies will accelerate development by sharing their respective technologies

 PARAPARAUMU BEACH SATURDAY MORNING MARKET ON THE MOVE

The Paraparaumu Beach Saturday Morning Market is looking to secure a permanent home in Maclean Street, providing stallholders and patrons with certainty that the popular Kāpiti institution can continue well into the future.

The Market, which is approaching its 20th year of operation from various locations, has been working with the Kāpiti Coast District Council and the local business community to find a permanent base in Paraparaumu Beach that will allow for growth.

“Paraparaumu Beach Market is a Saturday morning tradition for Kāpiti, attracting people from far and wide to sample our local produce, crafts and arts, and get a taste of what we’ve got to offer,” says Darryn Grant, Economic Development Manager.

KĀPITI COAST DISTRICT COUNCIL WINS EXCELLENCE IN CLIMATE ACTION AWARD

Innovative work by the Kāpiti Coast District Council to reduce its emissions by 76% over the last 10 years has been recognised in the 2019 Enviro-Mark Solutions Awards.

The Awards are a biennial celebration of businesses certified under the CEMARS and carboNZero programmes that have shown exceptional leadership in climate change mitigation and environmental action.

This morning, the Council took out the Excellence in Climate Action (medium organisation) category at the Enviro-Mark Solutions Awards breakfast in Auckland.

 Jim's Test and Tag - Franchise Opportunities

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