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Non-Stop Insulin Better for Glycemic Control Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Dutch researchers report that in patients with Type 1 diabetes, continuous intraperitoneal insulin infusion (CIPII) using an implantable pump achieves a higher degree of euglycemia than do multiple daily insulin injections.

First Tablet-based Treatment In Preventing Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Ras protein "drives cells crazy" and the anti-Ras drug being developed for the treatment of pancreatic cancer also shows that it is able to slow the progression of diabetes as well.

Computer Determines When to Start Diabetes Patients on Statins Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Mayo Clinic have developed a computer model that medical doctors can use to determine the best time to begin using statin therapy in diabetes patients to help prevent heart disease and stroke.

Certain Glucose Test Strips May Produce Falsely Elevated Results Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified healthcare professionals of the potential for falsely elevated blood glucose results with the use of glucose dehydrogenase pyrroloquinoline quinone (GDH-PQQ) glucose test strips in patients receiving products containing certain nonglucose sugars.

Drug Helps Diabetics Heal Stubborn Wounds Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

A drug used to remove iron from the body could help doctors fight one of diabetes' cruelest complications -- poor wound healing -- which can lead to infection and amputation.

Immunoglobulin Can Predict Diabetic Complications Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Increased excretion of IgM foretells serious cardiovascular issues.

Food Additive May Help Control Blood Lipids and Reduce Disease Risk Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Scientists have identified a substance in the liver that helps process fat and glucose.

New Approach Targets Gut Hormone to Lower Blood Sugars Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

A research team at the Toronto General Research Institute discovered a novel function of a hormone found in the gut that might potentially lower glucose levels in diabetes.

AADE Issues Position Statement in the Management and Education of Older Persons with Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The American Association of Diabetes Educators released a new position statement to help guide diabetes educators on how to help older adults with diabetes. The position paper, "Special Considerations in the Management and Education of Older Persons with Diabetes," is now available.

Scientists Alter Pancreatic Cells to Treat Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

By activating one gene, researchers can reprogram cells to produce insulin, according to a study in the journal Cell.

 

 

 

 

 

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