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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.

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.

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.

Self Monitoring Blood Glucose Benefits All Patients with Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2009

Experts underline benefits of SMBG for all types of diabetes treatment plans.

Diabetes Cases To Double and Costs To Triple By 2034

Posted: Friday, November 27, 2009

In the next 25 years, the number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double, increasing from 23.7 million in 2009 to 44.1 million in 2034. Over the same period, spending on diabetes will almost triple, rising from $113 billion to $336 billion, even with no increase in the prevalence of obesity, researchers based at the University of Chicago report in the December issue of Diabetes Care.

Fasting Not Required for Cholesterol Test

Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009

Patients do not need to fast before having their cholesterol tested, a major study has found.

Hemoglobin Levels Predict Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009

An already routine blood test may identify juvenile-onset diabetic patients at heightened risk for proliferative retinopathy, researchers said.

Expanded Indication for Byetta to Include Monotherapy for Glucose Control

Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009

The FDA has expanded the indication and prescribing language for the Type 2 diabetes drug exenatide (Byetta), extending its approval to use as monotherapy for glycemic control in adults, but with precautions.

Diabetes on the Rise in the U.S.

Posted: Monday, November 09, 2009

Diabetes cases are rising rapidly in the U.S., with the disease afflicting 11.3% of American adults as of the third quarter of 2009, according to a new Gallup survey. That's an increase from 10.4% measured in the first quarter of last year.