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Structured Diabetes Management Can Significantly Improve Overall Glycemic Control and Reduce A1c

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

An innovative diabetes management concept including structured self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), data visualization, pattern analysis and derived therapy adjustments can significantly reduce HbA1c values, improve glycemic control and enhance patients' quality of life.

Carb Counting vs. Glycemic Load to Determine Insulin Bolus?

Posted: Sunday, March 20, 2011

How many carbs you eat might be less important for your blood sugar than your food's glycemic load.

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.

Insulin Detemir Combo with Sitagliptin and Metformin Efficacy & Safety

Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011

Detemir plus sitagliptin more effective than sitagliptin with metformin with or without a sulfonylurea.

A Systematic Review of Newer Drugs for Glucose Control

Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued an updated Guideline for newer drugs for the management of all aspects of Type 2 diabetes. The guidelines review the newer agents from four classes with a cost analysis.

Half in U.S. Have Pre-Existing Conditions

Posted: Saturday, January 29, 2011

As many as 129 million Americans under age 65 have medical problems putting them at risk of being rejected by insurance companies or having to pay more for coverage.

Race/Ethnicity Plays A Role in the Efficacy of Insulin Regimens

Posted: Sunday, January 23, 2011

Latino/Hispanic, Asian, and African-descent patients with Type 2 diabetes show different metabolic responses to insulin therapy, dependent in part on insulin type and regimen intensity.

Vinegar Reduces Postprandial Glycemia

Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Vinegar, when taken regularly, can help manage diabetes, moderate food cravings and increase the body's absorption of calcium resulting to healthier bones.

Diabetes + Depression Increases Risk of Dying from Heart Disease

Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Depression and diabetes appear to be associated with a significantly increased risk of death from heart disease and risk of death from all causes over a six-year period for women.

An Inexpensive, Effective Approach to Diabetes Management

Posted: Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Diabetes control with reciprocal peer support versus nurse care management...This randomized trial compared the effects of a reciprocal peer support (RPS) program with nurse case management (NCM) in 244 US veterans with diabetes.