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Stem Cell Breakthrough May Bring Us Closer to a Cure

Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2012

In a breakthrough that signifies a move toward a cure for type 1 diabetes, Australian researchers have identified stem cells in the pancreas that can be turned into insulin-producing cells.

How Should We Treat the Elderly with Diabetes?

Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2012

More than one-quarter of all adults over age 65 have diabetes but there is little research on how to treat the disease in older adults.

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.

Insulin Resistance in Middle-aged Patients Increases Atrophy of Brain in Alzheimer's

Posted: Monday, November 05, 2012

Additionally, insulin resistance in this patient population may negatively affect gray matter volume in the medial temporal lobe.

Airport Full-Body Scans Can Cause Malfunction of Insulin Pumps and CGMS Systems

Posted: Monday, November 05, 2012

A new report suggests people with diabetes who wear an insulin pump or a continuous glucose monitoring device may encounter a problem when going through a full-body scanning machine.

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.

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.

Reducing HbA1c Less than 1 Point Reduces Risk of Dying within 5 Years by 50 Percent

Posted: Monday, October 29, 2012

Patients who had suboptimal glycemic control and reduced their HbA1c value by slightly less than 1% were 50% less likely to die within 5 years than were patients whose HbA1c did not improve.

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.