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Shorter (5-mm) Needles Deliver Insulin Reliably

Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010

New research has found that 5-mm needles effectively deliver insulin into subcutaneous fat in both adults and children. Compared with intramuscular injections of insulin, injections into the subcutaneous fat are associated with less variability in glycemic control as well as a lower risk for hypoglycemia.

Retinopathy Common in Diabetic Adults

Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010

Nearly 30% of U.S. diabetes patients over the age of 40 may have diabetic retinopathy, with 4% of this population affected to the point where their vision is threatened, suggests a new study.

Nutritional Labeling and Point-of-Purchase Signs Work to Make Better Choices

Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010

With over 30% of U.S. adults obese, the significant adverse health effects of obesity (including heart disease and diabetes) are widespread throughout the country. Two published studies shed light on behaviors regarding food choices and good nutrition and report on how nutritional labeling and point-of-purchase signs are influencing healthy food choices.

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.

One Molecule Can Produce Insulin-Producing Cells to Treat Diabetes

Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010

With a single stimulatory molecule, human insulin-producing beta cell replication can be sustained for at least four weeks.

More Evidence Actos and Avandia Increases Risk of Bone Fracture

Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010

The popular diabetes drugs Actos and Avandia boost the risk of fracture in older women, according to findings from a new study that echo those of earlier research.

Aggressive Blood Sugar Control May Not Improve Survival in ESRD Patients

Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010

Aggressive blood sugar control does not improve survival in diabetic patients with kidney failure, according to a study.

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.