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New ADA Guidelines Ease Blood Pressure Target Posted: Monday, January 07, 2013

New guidelines from ADA include recommendations for a less stringent systolic blood-pressure target and greater individualization with regard to the frequency of blood glucose self-monitoring.

ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2013 Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2013

Updated evidence for diabetes care, including guidelines for self-monitoring glucose, new blood pressure targets, and other aspects of care, are presented in a major position statement from the American Diabetes Association.

Losing sight Posted: Wednesday, January 02, 2013

A study finds more Americans of working age are losing ability to see.

Diabetes, 24-7 Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2012

You don’t get days off from diabetes. It has to be managed constantly, and not just by monitoring your blood sugar and taking medication appropriately

Can Drinking Black Tea Reduce Diabetes Risk? Posted: Friday, November 23, 2012

Study found lower rates of type 2 disease in countries where beverage is most popular.

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.

Sharp Rise in Diabetic Eye Disease Makes American Diabetes Month Ever More Important Posted: Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the United States. According to recent studies funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), diabetic retinopathy, one of the most common and debilitating complications of diabetes, increased by 3.7 million new cases over the last decade.

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.

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.

L-cysteine a Possible Therapy for Type-2 Diabetes Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Taking L-cysteine supplements may help patients with type 2 diabetes better control blood sugar levels.

 

 

 

 

 

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