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Transdermal GLP-1 Patch for Type 2 Diabetes
Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
TransPharma Medical, Ltd., announced the successful completion of a Phase 1a trial of ViaDerm-GLP1 agonist which is being developed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

Blood Test Anticipates Diabetes 10 Years in Advance
Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
A blood test that could predict those at risk of getting diabetes 10 years earlier than current diagnosis has been developed by scientists.

A1c Test for Diagnosis Not Perfect: Study
Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The limited sensitivity of the A1C test may result in missed or delayed diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, whereas the use of current OGTT criteria will fail to identify a high proportion of individuals with A1C >6.5%. Further studies and discussion are needed before revising guidelines for Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Cell Therapy Improves Foot Ulcer Healing by 31-40%
Posted: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Engineered skin significantly improved healing of diabetic foot ulcers compared with other advanced biologic therapies, according to an analysis of a larger wound care database.

Simple Blood Test Predicts Who Might Develop Type 2 Diabetes Among Healthy Women
Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010
Doctors may have identified a new and simple way to predict risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The result of a simple blood test may be the earliest alert to doctors and patients to implement lifestyle changes that may delay or prevent the onset of the disease.

Possible Groundbreaking Treatment for Diabetes
Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010
A London company may be on the verge of a groundbreaking treatment for diabetes. A mini pancreas pouch could begin human clinical trials within a year.

Implanted Wireless Glucose Sensor Lasts 520 Days
Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010
American bioengineers have demonstrated that an implanted glucose sensor with potential to transform the management of diabetes has passed a crucial test: the device they developed worked continuously for over a year, without showing signs of "tissue encapsulation" seen in trials with other similar devices.

Texting Improves Treatment Adherence and Improved Glucose Levels
Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010
Pilot study supports adolescent diabetes patients through personalized text messages.

Daily Insulin Shots May Be a Thing of the Past
Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010
That daily shot of insulin may soon be a thing of the past. Scientists at the National Immunology Institute in New Delhi, India, have developed a new form of insulin which could maintain normal blood sugar levels for over 120 days.

(CGMS) Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Dogs
Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010
A researcher is using a continuous glucose-monitoring device -- commonly used in humans with diabetes -- to help treat dogs and other animals.

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