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Is Inhaled Insulin Closer to Reality?

Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011

New data on the inhalable insulin product Technosphere Insulin Afrezza, from MannKind Corp., indicate that the treatment confers no discernible risk for increased cardiovascular (CV) events, while another study examined patient satisfaction with this type of drug.

In Diabetes Patients, Good Scores on Bone Tests May Not Rule Out Risk

Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011

Although many older diabetes patients have good bone density scores, they are as prone to fractures as people with osteoporosis.

HbA1C Test Poorly Predictive in Dialysis Patients

Posted: Saturday, June 11, 2011

Conventional glucose control monitoring methods may not be as meaningful in diabetes patients with end-stage renal disease, researchers found. Patients on dialysis will normally show a lower A1c than they actually have, giving patients and physicians a false sense of security.

Common Test Predicts Early Death in Diabetes

Posted: Monday, May 30, 2011

New findings out of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center reveal that a common test may be useful in predicting early death in individuals with diabetes.

New Study Pushes to Expand 'Prediabetes' Label

Posted: Monday, May 30, 2011

Having normal blood sugar levels is no guarantee against developing type 2 diabetes down the road, according to researchers. What should we do with a person with a fasting blood sugar on the higher end of normal between 91-99 mg/dL who has a two-fold difference in risk of developing diabetes?

ProtoKinetix Forms Joint Venture Partnership to Launch a Dermatitis Therapeutic Product for the Skin Care Industry

Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Upon completion of this formulation, the Joint Venture will be able to offer a topical preparation to specifically address skin conditions caused by inflammation. Conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema are often treated with applications of corticosteroids or immune modulators, both of which carry inherent, long term health risks.

“This Joint Venture supports ProtoKinetix’ pursuit of AAGP™ products for markets looking for safe and effective solutions to diseases and conditions caused by chronic inflammation and immune response deficiencies”.

Half of U.S. Adults Could Have Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by 2030

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

Individuals who have diabetes or are overweight may benefit from seeking liver testing. A new study presented at the International Liver Conference has shown that these conditions are behind a major increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD.

Identifying Patients Who Can Benefit from Preventive Interventions

Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011

A1c and cardiovascular risk scores identify those who can benefit from preventive interventions, according to the ADDITION study.

Millions Risk Early Death Due to Diabetes Diagnosed or Treated Improperly

Posted: Monday, March 14, 2011

Poor diagnosis and ineffective treatment of diabetes may put millions of people worldwide at risk for early death.

What's the Best Test to Diagnose Diabetes in Children?

Posted: Saturday, March 05, 2011

HbA1c blood test doesn't work as well in kids as adults and we may need a lower threshold for children.