Diabetes News Archive

This community-based study of nondiabetic adults compared the prognostic value of glycated hemoglobin and fasting glucose for identifying persons at risk for clinical outcomes such as diabetes. As compared with fasting glucose, glycated hemoglobin was similarly associated with the risk of diabetes and more strongly associated with the risks of cardiovascular disease and death from any cause ...

You don't have to fast before taking the newly recommended A1c test to screen for diabetes -- and it spots early diabetes and heart disease better than the older test.

In the months that followed, numerous individuals and organizations came forward with compelling new prototypes, designs, and ideas to make life with diabetes easier.

A new contest this month calls on everyone to submit a design concept (devices or web applications) for a consumer-friendly tool that will improve daily life for the millions of people with diabetes.

One of every five healthcare dollars goes to diabetes-related medical issues.

One of every five healthcare dollars goes to diabetes-related medical issues.

WEDNESDAY, March 3 (HealthDay News) -- The newer hemoglobin A1C test predicts diabetes as well as the traditional fasting blood sugar test, but it beats that old standard in predicting a patient's future risk of heart disease and stroke, new research shows.

LIVING with type 1 diabetes is tough enough without being mistakenly criticised for causing the condition as well.

UTICA, March 3, 2010 -- One in ten upstate New York adults has been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and annual treatment costs are estimated to be $2.5 billion, according to a new report issued today by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

Even when patients are on the cusp of developing diabetes, most still aren't willing to take steps to prevent it, new research shows.

Although it is known that diabetes can be prevented or delayed among adults at high risk through modest weight loss and increased physical activity, a new study reveals that only about half of US adults with prediabetes reported that in the past year they tried to lose weight or exercise more.

One in ten upstate New York adults has been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and annual treatment costs are estimated to be $2.5 billion, according to a new report issued today by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "ABC of Diabetes, 6th Edition" to their offering.

In 2005, almost 30% of the U.S. adult population had prediabetes, but over 90% were unaware of their prediabetes status. Although it is known that diabetes can be prevented or delayed among adults at high risk through modest weight loss and increased physical activity, a study published in the April 2010 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine revealed that only about half of U.S ...

A scientific investigation led by an Indian American may aid understanding of how insulin production eventually declines in type II diabetes. It raises the possibility of new types of drugs to prevent the loss of insulin production and to treat type II diabetes.In type II diabetes, which people of Indian origin seem prone to, the hormone insulin does not work effectively to lower blood sugars ...

WESTPORT, Conn., March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study analyzing patient-level prescription data clearly demonstrates that dLife consumers take immediate and deeper action in treating their diabetes and co-morbid conditions after becoming engaged with dLife.

A new report finds one in ten upstate New Yorkers has been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and annual treatment costs are estimated to be $2.5 billion.

Diabetes UK is delighted that Ronnie Campbell, MP for Blyth Valley has shown his commitment to Get Serious about diabetes by signing up to the campaign. By offering his support, Mr Campbell has joined more than 5,000 other Get Serious supporters across the UK, in helping us achieve our mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes. When asked why he wanted to Get Serious for Diabetes UK ...

WESTPORT, Conn., March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study analyzing patient-level prescription data clearly demonstrates that dLife consumers take immediate and deeper action in treating their diabetes and co-morbid conditions after becoming engaged with dLife. The study also confirms that dLife users test their blood sugar and take medications at a higher rate than non-dLife users.

VUCCC P/L is pleased to announce that it has filed for patent protection of its ground breaking new treatment regimen for Type 1 'insulin-dependent' diabetes, through the European Patent Office.

Drug developer Transition Therapeutics Inc. said Wednesday that it will pay $1 million to license a group of potential diabetes drugs from Eli Lilly and Co.

ZURICH & MELBOURNE, Australia----VUCCC P/L is pleased to announce that it has filed for patent protection of its ground breaking new treatment regimen for Type 1 'insulin-dependent' diabetes, through the European Patent Office.

The StepOut Walk to Fight Diabetes, a 2.3-mile run/walk, builds awareness and raises money for research and education.

LEXINGTON, Mass.----GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical, endoscopic treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, today announced initial, positive results from a clinical trial evaluating 12 months of treatment with the EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner.

The benefits of using insulin to treat diabetes far outweigh the risks, but a review just published online by IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Practice, suggests that commonly used diabetes therapies may differ from each other when it comes to their influence on cancer risk.

On the heels of a U.S. Senate report criticizing GlaxoSmithKline for health risks associated with its diabetes drug Avandia, a California county sued the drug maker in federal court on Friday. Santa Clara County wants the company to pay back money from all sales of Avandia in California since 1999, as well as pay restitution for medical treatment given to Avandia users who suffered heart ...

Inappropriate use of abbreviations and illegible writing on hospital prescription charts are leading to prescription errors, according to findings presented this week at Diabetes UK's Annual Professional Conference in Liverpool. Researchers from the Royal Liverpool University Hospital looked at 75 prescription charts of people with diabetes and found that in 5 per cent of cases, the use of ...

The young boy with from Northbrook with diabetes is only 9, yet his virtuous intent is grown-up.

Women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, may increase their risk of developing diabetes later in their pregnancy, according to a new study.

Legislation Would Provide Increased Funding for Type 1 Diabetes Research and Native American Programs