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Top-10 Comparison of Diabetes Drugs Give One a Top Grade by Johns Hopkins

Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2007

A type 2 diabetes drug taken orally and in widespread use for more than a decade has been found to have distinct advantages over nine other, mostly newer medications used to control the chronic disease, according to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins.

For Diabetes/Prediabetes Screening, Random Blood Sugars are Cheaper and Easier Then OGTT

Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

For diabetes and prediabetes screening, random plasma glucose testing alone appears to be at least as good as the full gamut of metabolic syndrome tests, and is easier and cheaper to boot, researchers found.

Diabetes-Related Education Cuts Hospitalizations and Charges

Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

Diabetes education, especially counseling from nutritionists, can reduce hospitalizations and lower hospital charges by 14 thousand dollars, for urban, low-income patients.

U.S. Survey Shows Uninsured Numbers 43.6 Million

Posted: Saturday, July 07, 2007

Just under 44 million Americans had no health insurance in 2006, according to a survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Prevalence of Diabetes Rose 5% Annually Since 1990

Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007

CDC statistics highlight need for improved prevention efforts.

Diabetes Reduces Life Expectancy by 8 Years

Posted: Friday, June 22, 2007

Before heart disease even develops among patients with heart disease, the effects on life expectancy have already begun, found researchers.

Lack of Diabetes Care in Nursing Homes

Posted: Friday, June 01, 2007

We have guidelines on how to mange diabetes for the outpatient and the hospital patient, but we have no guidelines for treating people in nursing homes and the results of a study showed that only 38 percent are at goal.

Quality Improvement Effort Pays Off in Diabetes Care

Posted: Friday, June 01, 2007

Spending 500 dollars a year to improve diabetes care is a sound investment, according to one of the first studies to examine the clinical and economic impact of quality improvement on diabetes care.

Diabetes Drug Costs Soar 70%

Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007

The introduction of new treatment options and a growing number of diabetes patients will drive costs upward.

Type 2 Diabetes Complications Exact Heavy Tolls

Posted: Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Nearly a third of the estimated 18 million Americans with type 2 diabetes have chronic kidney disease, and about 20% have diabetic eye disease and foot problems, a surveillance report shows.