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Early Glucose Challenge Testing Identifies Diabetes Versus Gestational Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

In women in whom prenatal care is the first medical care they receive, screening for gestational diabetes before they are 24 weeks pregnant could help identify those with pre-gestational diabetes mellitus.

Clinical Screening Tool Developed for Identifying Type 1&1/2 Diabetes Adult Latent Autoimmune Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

The presence of 2 or more clinical risk factors for latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) may be useful for identifying adults at high risk for LADA who require islet antibody testing, a new report suggests.

Blood Sugar Readings In A Painless Blink Of The Eye by Oculir, Inc

Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Oculir™ is developing a non-invasive glucose meter that measures glucose from the white of the eye (the conjunctiva). No contact with the eye is required; simply point the sensor at the eye and click.

Postprandial Blood Glucose Predicts Cardiovascular Events

Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2006

"Our study supports the conclusion that it should be carefully considered in type 2 diabetic patients, because it plays a relevant predictive role for cardiovascular events, especially in women."

Using a Blood Glucose Monitoring Manual to Improve Control

Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006

"Recognizing the link between BG monitoring and improved glycemic control, [we] designed an educational booklet, the Blood Sugar Monitoring Owner's Manual (BGMOM), with the goal of improving the physical and emotional well-being of patients with diabetes by increasing adherence to BG monitoring.

Breakthrough Technology for Non-invasive, Pain-Free Glucose Testing

Posted: Friday, April 21, 2006

The novel procedure uses a laser to measure spectroscopic signals in blood while the blood is still in the capillaries. Abnormal levels of blood components, such as glucose, can be detected without pricking a person’s finger

Palm Glucose Readings Compared with Fingertip Readings

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

Study found that variability between fingertip-to-fingertip and palm-to-fingertip measurements was in the clinically acceptable range during steady-state conditions and when glucose was rapidly changing.

Palm Glucose Readings Compared with Fingertip Readings

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

Study found that variability between fingertip-to-fingertip and palm-to-fingertip measurements was in the clinically acceptable range during steady-state conditions and when glucose was rapidly changing.

Why 40 Percent Do Not Test Their Blood Sugars As Recommended

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

Testing blood sugar levels is one of the most important things that people with diabetes can do to help manage their disease and live a healthy lifestyle. Diabetes is one of the few diseases where you can get instant feedback as to how well you are in control

Results from a recent survey of over 1000 patients with diabetes tell why they do not test as often as their educators and doctors tell them.

well you are in control.

Albuminuria Present In 10% Of Those With PreDiabetes

Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2005

The presence of a recognized cardiovascular disease risk factor (albuminuria) prior to the development of diabetes calls for screening for diabetes and pre-diabetes