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Pioneering Artificial Pancreas to Undergo Final Tests
Published: Wednesday, January 06, 2016
Two clinical trials could lead to FDA approval for type 1 diabetes device.
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Weight-Loss Programs Tailored to a Person's Genome May be Coming
Published: Monday, January 04, 2016
Some believe the next big advance in helping people achieve a healthier weight will be to use an individual's genetic data to customize diets and physical activity plans, an approach known as "precision weight loss."
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New Material Developed for Accelerated Skin Regeneration in Major Wounds
Published: Monday, December 21, 2015
Researchers at UCLA have developed a synthetic biomaterial that fills wounds and aids in regeneration of skin cells.
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Type 2 Drug Causes Positive Reaction in Gut Bacteria Which Helps Blood Glucose
Published: Monday, December 07, 2015
Researchers show that the long-established type 2 drug, Metformin, creates a favorable environment so that the stomach can create the formation of fatty acids which cause the reduction of blood glucose levels.
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Blood Sugar Responses to Food Varies from Person to Person
Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2015
A new study reveals that people have different blood glucose responses even while eating identical foods.
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A New Way to Measure if a Person has Prediabetes
Published: Monday, November 02, 2015
Researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center have discovered a new set of markers to test people for the condition years in advance of receiving a type 2 diagnosis, and giving them an opportunity to modify their lifestyles and prevent the onset of diabetes.
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Insulin Pump Usage Significantly Reduces CVD Mortality Risks
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Swedish researchers monitoring over 18,000 patients with type 1 found that pump usage reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) related-death by nearly 50%.
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The “Gold Standard” of Accuracy for Glucose Testing
Published: Thursday, June 25, 2015
Researchers believe that using blood plasma or serum could lead to a more accurate showing of what a person’s blood glucose is as compared to reading whole blood.
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Fructose Leads to Weight Gain, Physical Inactivity, and Body Fat
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2015
An animal study shows this type of sugar causes metabolic changes that can lead to negative health consequences.
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Monitor Your Glucose Levels from a Mobile Device
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Dexcom's Share device that allows people to monitor their glucose levels from their mobile device.
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Metabolic Syndrome and a new Drug Showing Promise
Published: Friday, August 01, 2014
Discoveries in intracellular signaling have given researchers a way to develop a drug to potentially treat the condition.
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Preventing Heart Disease by Restoring Thyroid Hormones
Published: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Low doses of thyroid hormone helped to restore hormone levels in the heart and prevented deterioration in a rat study.
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Detecting Alzheimer's with Smell and Eye Tests
Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2014
New biomarker in Alzheimer's research shows that eye and smell tests can help predict the development of the disease.
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Longer Lifespan With the Help of Diabetes Medication
Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Metformin, the world's most widely used anti-diabetic drug, slows aging and increases lifespan.
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A Novel Approach to Accelerating Your Metabolism Could Lead to New Obesity Treatment
Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Researchers identify a protein in fat and liver cells that can be altered to increase energy expenditures. By manipulating a biochemical...
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Stem Cell Derived Pancreatic Cells Replace Insulin Under the Skin
Published: Friday, April 18, 2014
A newly created method of placing stem cell-derived pancreatic cells in capsules under the skin to replace insulin is tested in diabetic disease...
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Mathematics Predicts Your 30 Minute Blood Glucose Levels
Published: Wednesday, April 16, 2014
A mathematical model created by Penn State researchers can predict with more than 90 percent accuracy the blood glucose levels of individuals with...
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New Organ Invented to Help Blood Flow from Damaged Valves
Published: Monday, April 07, 2014
George Washington University (GW) researcher Narine Sarvazyan, Ph.D., has invented a new organ to help return blood flow from veins lacking...
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The New Risk of Sitting Could be Disability After 60
Published: Monday, March 17, 2014
Regardless of exercise, too much sedentary time is linked to major disability after 60 If you’re 60 and older, every additional hour a...
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Household Device Ownership and the Link to Type 2 Diabetes
Published: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Lower income countries may soon be facing the same obesity and diabetes epidemics as their higher income counterparts. Ownership of televisions, cars...
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Caffeine Enhances Memory
Published: Thursday, January 30, 2014
For some, it`s the tradition of steeping tea leaves to brew the perfect cup of tea. For others, it`s the morning shuffle to a coffee maker for a hot...
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Mental Exercises Key to Lasting Benefits for Seniors
Published: Monday, January 27, 2014
Brief mental training sessions have long-lasting benefits for seniors' cognition and everyday function. Older adults who received as few as...
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Playing High School Sports Linked to Decreased Dr Visits When Older
Published: Thursday, January 16, 2014
Seventy year olds who don’t frequently visit the doctor have something unexpected in common – most played high school sports. They were...
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2014 - Top 14 Diet Trends
Published: Friday, January 10, 2014
The annual nutrition expert trends forecast is in – what fad diets are hot? What`s out? Which foods top the list? What are...
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Patients with Diabetes Who Use Mail Order Pharmacy are Less Likely to Visit ERs
Published: Monday, December 23, 2013
Patients with diabetes who received prescribed heart medications by mail were less likely to visit the emergency room than those patients who picked...
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NIH Awards Additional Artificial Pancreas Funding
Published: Monday, December 16, 2013
A high-tech project to turn an ordinary smart phone into an artificial pancreas that could transform the lives of people with type 1 diabetes has...
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Monitoring Blood Sugar with Light
Published: Tuesday, December 03, 2013
One of the keys to healthful living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is monitoring blood glucose (sugar) levels to ensure they remain at stable...
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Is Travel to High Altitudes More Risky for People with Diabetes?
Published: Friday, November 08, 2013
Many factors can affect blood sugar control at high altitudes, and people considering a mountain journey need to understand the potential risks of...
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5 Percent of US Children, Teens Classified as 'Severely Obese'
Published: Thursday, October 17, 2013
About 5 percent of U.S. children and teens are "severely obese" — a newly defined class of risk, according to an American Heart...
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Erectile Dysfunction with Diabetes - Causes, Therapies and 5 Questions to Help You Have a Meaningful Discussion with Your Physician
Published: Wednesday, September 04, 2013
There are many factors that contribute to Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Men with diabetes suffer with ED more frequently and at a younger age than those...
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The Diabetes 'Breathalyzer'
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Diabetes patients often receive their diagnosis after a series of glucose-related blood tests in hospital settings, and then have to monitor their...
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Treatment of Sleep Apnea Improves Glucose Levels in Pre-Diabetes
Published: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Optimal treatment of sleep apnea in patients with pre-diabetes improves blood sugar (glucose) levels and thus can reduce cardiometabolic risk,...
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Injectable 'Nano-Network' Controls Blood Sugar for Days at a Time
Published: Monday, June 03, 2013
In a promising development for diabetes treatment, researchers have developed a network of nanoscale particles that can be injected into the body and...
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Email and Texts to Doctors: Not Just for High-Income Patients
Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Low-income patients served by “safety-net” community health centers want to communicate with their doctors via email or text or are...
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New Guidelines for Standardizing Glucose Reporting and Optimizing Clinical Decision Making in T1 Diabetes
Published: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Most adults and children with type 1 diabetes are not in optimal glycemic control, despite advances in insulin formulations and delivery systems and...
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What to Eat for a Healthy Heart
Published: Monday, April 01, 2013
When it comes to heart healthy foods, more and more products that can positively affect blood pressure, cholesterol, or overall cardiovascular health...
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Certain Contraceptive May Pose Risk of Type 2 Diabetes for Obese Women
Published: Thursday, March 14, 2013
A first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) indicates that healthy, obese,...
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Exposure to Pesticides in Food, Air and Water Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Published: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
A study conducted at the University of Granada has revealed that there is a direct relationship between exposure to pesticides (Persistent Organic...
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Artificial Pancreas: The Way of the Future for Treating Type 1 Diabetes
Published: Monday, February 25, 2013
IRCM researchers, led by endocrinologist Dr. Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret, were the first to conduct a trial comparing a dual-hormone artificial...
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Social Media is Helping People Lose Weight
Published: Thursday, February 14, 2013
Using Twitter can help you achieve a healthy weight. A study by researchers at the University of South Carolina`s Arnold School of Public Health...
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The Right Foods Help Older Generation Age Successfully
Published: Friday, January 11, 2013
The 60+ age group globally is expected to climb from 605 million in the year 2000 to around 2 billion people by the year 2050. In addition, the...
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Can Diabetes Devices be Damaged by Airport Security Scanners?
Published: Monday, November 12, 2012
Full-body or X-ray scanners used for airport security screening may affect the function of insulin pump or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)...
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Measuring Glucose Without Needle Pricks
Published: Monday, October 01, 2012
Sticking yourself in the finger day after day: For many diabetics, this means of checking blood glucose is an everyday part of life. Especially for...
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Drink Made From Berry Wine May Provide Tasty Drug for Diabetes
Published: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit...
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Chemicals in Personal Care Products May Increase Women's Risk of Diabetes
Published: Tuesday, August 14, 2012
A study lead by researchers from Brigham and Women`s Hospital (BWH) shows an association between increased concentrations of phthalates in the body...
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Newer Technology to Control Blood Sugar Works Better Than Conventional Methods
Published: Thursday, August 09, 2012
Newer technologies designed to help people with type 1 diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels daily work better than traditional methods and...
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Should We Sleep More to Lose Weight?
Published: Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Research recently presented by the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior suggests that sleep behavior affects body weight control and that...
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Phone Contact with Nurses Linked with Better Outcomes for Women with Gestational Diabetes
Published: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Among women with gestational diabetes mellitus, referral to a telephone-based nurse management program was associated with lower risk of high baby...
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New, Inexpensive Paper-Based T2 Diabetes Test Ideal for Developing Countries
Published: Monday, June 04, 2012
With epidemics of type 2 diabetes looming in rural India, China and other areas of the world where poverty limits the availability of health care,...
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Sitting at Work All Day Increases T2 Diabetes Risk in Women
Published: Thursday, May 24, 2012
A new study finds women who spend four to seven hours a day sitting are more likely to show early signs of type 2 diabetes, but researchers have...
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Turmeric Extract Can Lower Obesity and Diabetes Risk: Study
Published: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Curcumin, derived from turmeric, combined with extracts from black pepper and onion skins, may some day help people lose weight, as well as lower...
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Artificial Pancreas Approved for U.S. Outpatient Testing
Published: Friday, April 13, 2012
A University of Virginia-developed artificial pancreas that could potentially automate care for millions of type 1 diabetes patients has received...
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Mentoring Provides Health Benefits for African American Veterans with Diabetes
Published: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Intervention by peer mentors has a statistically significant effect on improving glucose control in African American veterans with diabetes,...
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Insulin Resistance Linked to Brain Health in Elderly
Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
New research from Uppsala University shows that reduced insulin sensitivity is linked to smaller brain size and deteriorated language skills in...
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Whole Grains Most Sought After Health Claims on Food Packages
Published: Friday, January 20, 2012
Grocery Shopper Trends report whole grains are now the most sought after health claims on food packages, followed closely by claims about dietary...
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Penn Researchers Find Concurrent Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes and Depression Significantly Improves Both Conditions
Published: Monday, January 09, 2012
Providing assistance adhering to medication regimens helps patients who suffer with both type 2 diabetes and depression significantly improve their...
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Simple Tips to Ease Travels for Diabetics
Published: Friday, January 06, 2012
Millions and millions of people will take to the skies and the highways in this new year. But for diabetics, travel can be dangerous if they’re...
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Cotton Candy-Like Fibers Hold Promise for Healing Diabetes Wounds
Published: Friday, November 18, 2011
Diabetics who suffer from hard-to-heal open wounds may soon have help in the form of a cottony glass material developed at Missouri University of...
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Childhood Diet Low in Fat/High in Fiber May Lower Risk for Adult Chronic Disease
Published: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
A recent study has found that a childhood behavioral intervention to lower dietary intake of total fat and saturated fat and increase consumption of...
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Lung Cancer Patients with Diabetes Show Prolonged Survival
Published: Thursday, November 10, 2011
Lung cancer patients with diabetes tend to live longer than patients without diabetes, according to a Norwegian study published in the November issue...
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Beneficial in Maintaining Target Blood Glucose Levels
Published: Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Patients with diabetes face daily challenges in managing their blood glucose levels, and it has been postulated that patients could benefit from a...
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Nearly 26 Million Americans on Your Holiday Shopping List?
Published: Friday, October 28, 2011
This holiday season, make your money go further and support a great cause: stopping diabetes. How? By shopping in this year`s American Diabetes...
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Diabetes and Medications
Published: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Do not skip medications or take them later in the day than prescribed. If you forget to take medications on a regular basis, set an alarm on your...
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Report: Effects of Airplane Travel on Insulin Pump Delivery Unclear
Published: Thursday, September 15, 2011
Despite recent concerns that changes in atmospheric pressure during airplane travel may affect the amount of insulin delivered via pump devices, the...
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Study Links Inactivity with Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
Published: Monday, September 12, 2011
79 million American adults have prediabetes and will likely develop diabetes later in life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
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Study: Mail-Service Pharmacies Improve Adherence to Diabetes Medications
Published: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Medicare Part D beneficiaries who receive their diabetes medications through a mail-service pharmacy achieved greater adherence than those using...
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Summer Time Foot Care: Special Awareness Needed for Diabetes Patients
Published: Thursday, August 11, 2011
With the peak of summer (and the heat) now upon us, many of us will take time to kick off the shoes and take a walk on the beach or maybe on a grassy...
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Can Text Messages Help Better Manage T2 Diabetes?
Published: Friday, August 05, 2011
The University of Virginia Health System (UVA) has received a $300,000 grant to study the “Call to Health” model, which uses text...
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Engineering New Weapons in the Fight Against Type 1 Diabetes
Published: Monday, June 20, 2011
Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are combining automation techniques from oil refining and other diverse areas to help...
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Group Urges Congress to Preserve Seniors' Access to Diabetes Supplies
Published: Thursday, June 09, 2011
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) endorsed legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) and Peter Welch...
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Cell Phones Can Help Under-Developed Countries Manage Diabetes
Published: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
A new study by the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System and University of Michigan suggests that mobile phones could help low-income patients...
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Insomnia Linked to High Insulin Resistance in Diabetics
Published: Thursday, May 19, 2011
In the largest study of its kind to establish a link between sleep and diabetes, researchers found that people with diabetes who sleep poorly have...
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Targeting Depression Can Help Diabetes Patients Improve Overall Health
Published: Friday, May 06, 2011
Frequently, depression and diabetes go hand in hand. And depression can be a major obstacle for people living with diabetes, making it less likely...
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New Device Holds Promise of Making Blood Glucose Testing Easier
Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
People with diabetes could be helped by a new type of self-monitoring blood glucose sensor being developed by Arizona State University (ASU)...
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Does Treating Periodontitis Improve Type 2 Diabetes Control?
Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Stony Brook University (SBU) School of Dental Medicine is leading a multicenter national clinical trial to evaluate whether treatment of chronic...
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New Home Blood Pressure Check Created for Diabetics
Published: Friday, March 18, 2011
Many people get stressed when they visit the doctor, leading to blood pressure readings higher than normal. It’s called “White Coat...
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Is Surgery the Best Option for T2 Diabetes, Even for Patients Who Aren't Obese?
Published: Thursday, February 24, 2011
A new clinical trial at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center is among the first to test surgery specifically for type 2...
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Looking for a Healthy Beverage? Get Back to the Basics
Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Sports drinks and enhanced waters have become extremely popular among athletes and consumers who want to live a healthy lifestyle. Yet a growing body...
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Wholesome Nutrition: 14 Healthy Foods with Solid Research Behind Them
Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011
With the start of a new year, many of us resolve to better our habits by trying to incorporate more nutritious foods into our diets. An article in...
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ADA's 'Diabetes Forecast' Releases 2011 Consumer Guide
Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011
Diabetes Forecast, the magazine of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), has released its annual consumer guide in its January, 2011...
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Nursing Case Management Affects Outcomes of High-Risk Patients with Diabetes
Published: Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Patients with diabetes who follow a self-care regimen generally have success in controlling their disease. But what about patients whose other health...
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Panel Recommends Next Steps for Artificial Pancreas Clinical Testing
Published: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Diabetes experts at a recent meeting convened by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) took the...
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Diabetes Patients Find Technology Useful to Communicate With Physicians - As Long As It Is Free
Published: Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Many patients with diabetes might make a phone call or send an e-mail to communicate with their physicians outside of scheduled office visits but the...
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Diabetic Adults' Conditions Improved After Phone Calls with Fellow Patients
Published: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Phone calls with a peer facing the same self-management challenges helped diabetes patients manage their conditions and improved their blood sugar...
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More Evidence: Lifestyle Intervention Improves Risk Factors in T2 Diabetes
Published: Wednesday, October 06, 2010
More Evidence: Lifestyle Intervention Improves Risk Factors in T2 Diabetes Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases...
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JDRF Research Program Speeds Delivery of Faster Acting Insulin
Published: Friday, August 20, 2010
JDRF Research Program Speeds Delivery of Faster Acting Insulin Source: JDRF Press Release JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation...
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Teen Texting Habits Increase Diabetes Medication Compliance
Published: Friday, August 20, 2010
Teen Texting Habits Increase Diabetes Medication Compliance Source: Nationwide Children`s Hospital Press Release Jennifer Dyer, MD, MPH, an...
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Implantable Wireless Sensor Watches Blood Sugar for Diabetics
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Implantable Wireless Sensor Watches Blood Sugar for Diabetics Source: University of California, San Diego Press Release Bioengineers at the...
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Cell Phones Now Helping Fight Diabetes
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Cell Phones Now Helping Fight Diabetes By Mike Boyle U.S. researchers are trying to harness the growing power of cell phone technology to help...
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Glucose 'Tattoo' Could Track Blood Sugar Levels
Published: Monday, June 07, 2010
Glucose `Tattoo` Could Track Blood Sugar Levels By Mike Boyle Thanks to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) who are...
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Saving Money With Diabetes - Tip No.1
Published: Monday, May 24, 2010
Talk with your certified diabetes educator. He/she may be able to assist you with the procurement of injecting devices, glucometers, lancets, etc. An...
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Up Close Interview With Indy Lights Race Car Driver/T1 Diabetic Charlie Kimball
Published: Monday, May 24, 2010
Attention Race Fans: Register To Become A Member of DiabetesCare.net and Possibly Win a Charlie Kimball Autographed Race Card! Indy Lights Series...
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Experimental Artificial Pancreas Controls Blood Sugar In Diabetics
Published: Friday, April 16, 2010
Experimental Artificial Pancreas Controls Blood Sugar In Diabetics By Mike Boyle Scientists have developed a computerized system for diabetics...
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Vaccine Reverses Type 1 Diabetes In Mice
Published: Friday, April 09, 2010
Vaccine Reverses Type 1 Diabetes In Mice By Mike Boyle While more studies are needed to see if it can benefit people with type 1 diabetes,...
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Welcome to DiabetesCare.net - 30 Years of Listening
Published: Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Welcome to DiabetesCare.net - 30 Years of Listening By Sharon Howard It is with great excitement and pleasure that I begin my relationship with...
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Offers More Information for Your Health
Published: Friday, October 30, 2009
Ever wonder what is happening with your blood glucose between finger sticks? Or, are you getting good readings, only to find your A1C is high?...
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Diabetes and Travel
Published: Thursday, October 08, 2009
The key to a healthy and safe trip - Be Prepared! Whether you are traveling for business or vacation, your daily routine will be altered. Plan for...
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Blood Glucose Monitors
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Blood glucose monitors, or “meters” have come a long way over the years. There are many brands and varieties to choose from. They are...
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Peripheral Artery Disease
Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)? Peripheral arterial disease, commonly referred to as PAD, is a kind of atherosclerosis, or hardening of...
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Type 1 Diabetes
Published: Monday, June 29, 2009
Type 1 diabetes (or insulin-dependent) develops when the immune system in the body attacks insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas and destroys...