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Height Is a Risk Factor for Amputations in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009

Taller patients with Type 2 diabetes are at greater risk for lower-limb amputations, according to a secondary analysis from the FIELD Study.

Approved Drug Slows Type 1 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009

The drug rituximab already used to treat autoimmune disorders may also slow the destruction of insulin-producing cells in patients with insulin-dependent (Type 1) diabetes.

Novo Nordisk Begins Trial with Oral Insulin Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009

Novo Nordisk started the first human tests on an experimental insulin pill, NN1952, joining companies seeking to develop an alternative to daily injections for diabetes patients who need the hormone to control their disease.

Breastfeeding Curbs Heart and Diabetes Risk Factors Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009

Mothers who breastfeed seem to have a lower long-term risk of developing a collection of risk factors for diabetes and heart disease than women who bottle-feed, a new study suggests.

Exenatide Once Weekly DURATION-5 Study Results Announced Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009

Eli Lilly and Company, and Amylin announced positive results from a head-to-head study comparing exenatide once weekly, an investigational diabetes therapy, to BYETTA® (exenatide) injection taken twice daily, in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Coffee, Decaf and Tea All Associated with Reduced Risk for Diabetes Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009

Individuals who drink more coffee (regular or decaffeinated) or tea appear to have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of previous studies.

One-Hour Glucose Levels a Marker for Heart Disease Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009

Elevated 1-hour plasma glucose (1hPG) levels in persons without overt diabetes (DM) may be a marker for cardiovascular risk, according to the results of a study.

Higher Risks of Death and Heart Failure Tied to Sulfonylureas Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009

Sulfonylurea monotherapy for Type 2 diabetes was associated with increased risks of all-cause death and congestive heart failure compared with metformin, a large, retrospective study showed.

Low Reimbursement for Diabetes Care Hurts Patients Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009

In a survey of 200 primary care physicians and 100 endocrinologists, 32% reported an inability to provide comprehensive diabetes care. Almost one-third of doctors in an industry-sponsored survey said they didn't spend enough time with their diabetes patients and blamed low reimbursement rates for diabetes care, researchers said.

Update on Generex Oral-lyn Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009

An independent review of clinical trials of Generex Oral-lyn(TM) shows that the oral insulin spray has a faster onset of action and shorter duration of action than insulin delivered subcutaneously.

 

 

 

 

 

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