Abstract: In one aspect, a housing comprising, a data processing unit, a data communication unit in communication with the data processing unit to communicate one or more signals related to an analyte level of a person of interest, and an insulin inhalation unit to deliver an inhalable dose of insulin, where the data processing unit is configured determine one or more discrete inhalable insulin dose amount based on the one or more signals related to the analyte level is provided.

Abstract: Devices and methods for inserting at least a portion of a medical device in a patient are provided. Embodiments include medical device insertions that employ a plurality of insertion stages. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring.

Abstract: A gastric balloon includes a scaffold structure, one or more internal inflatable compartments within the scaffold structure, and one or more inflatable bladders formed over the space-filling compartment. The gastric balloon may be deployed transesophageally using a gastroscope and is inflated in situ, preferably using a combination of liquid and gas inflation media.

Abstract: A dispenser cap for combination with a standard flexible irrigation solution bottle to make a portable wound irrigation dispenser includes a collar threadably engageable with the irrigation bottle, and closed at one end by a wall defining a tubular neck. The tubular neck forms a flow path from the bottle to a splash shield including a nozzle for directing irrigation solution. A valve is disposed in the flow path for opening and closing this flow path. A combination apparatus includes the flexible irrigation solution bottle, which may be inverted and squeezed in order to direct a jet of cleansing liquid into a wound. A single use version of the apparatus includes a valve which is closed in a storage and shipping configuration of the apparatus, and an indicator which is freed within the transparent or translucent flexible bottle when the valve is opened, thus irreversibly indicating that the apparatus has been used.