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First Possible Non-Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitor Approved in Europe

Posted: Saturday, November 10, 2012

C8 MediSensors, Inc. has received Europe's CE Mark approval for its Optical Non-Invasive CGM System.

Gaining Weight after Diabetes Diagnosis Increases Mortality

Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012

Adults who gained weight during the first year following their initial diagnosis with type 2 diabetes had a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular-disease death and for all-cause death.

Exercising before Breakfast Increases Fat Loss

Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012

If you are going to exercise, do it before the first meal of the day.

Diabetes-Linked Heart Problems Worsen with Crusty Foods

Posted: Monday, October 29, 2012

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) – found in the crispy borders of meats prepared at very high temperatures -- are associated with plaque formation seen in CVD.

Regular Glucose Monitoring Increases Medication Adherence and Reduces A1c

Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2012

Blood glucose monitoring at least once a day is associated with reduced A1C levels and greater adherence to medication in type 2 diabetes patients who do not take insulin.

Sitting for Too Long Doubles Diabetes Risk

Posted: Sunday, October 21, 2012

The more time people spend sitting, the greater their risk of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and death.

EASD: Increasing Physical Activity Slashes CV Events, Deaths by 66% for Type 2's

Posted: Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Higher levels of leisure-time physical activity cut the risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in people with type 2 diabetes.

EASD: New EASD/ADA Position Paper Shifts Treatment Goals with 7 Key Points

Posted: Tuesday, October 09, 2012

A new position statement for treatment of type 2 diabetes treatment focuses on the individual patient rather than a "one number fits all" HbA1c target.

Twenty Minutes of Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk

Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Just 20 minutes of exercise a day can protect kids from diabetes.

Fructose Consumption Impairs Insulin Sensitivity

Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Fructose and sucrose worsen lipid profiles compared with similar amount of glucose.