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Changes in the Position of Insulin Pumps Significantly Impacts Accuracy Posted: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Researchers have concluded that changing the height of a conventional insulin pump in relation to its tubing and infusion set can significantly impact expected insulin delivery rates.

Novo Nordisk receives US approval for Victoza® Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Novo Nordisk receives US approval for Victoza® (liraglutide) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Tuberculosis and Diabetes Linked Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Clinicians caring for tuberculosis patients should screen routinely for diabetes, as the presence of diabetes could complicate the treatment of tuberculosis.

Most Americans Overweight and One-Third Are Obese: NHANES Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Two new studies last week draw attention to the alarming number of individuals in the US considered overweight or obese [1,2]. Based on the latest surveys, more than two-thirds of US adults are overweight or obese, one-third are considered obese, and more than 10% of children and adolescents are also considered too heavy for their age.

JDRF Artificial Pancreas Project Going Forward Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

RF forms partnership with Animas to develop first-generation automated system for managing Type 1 diabetes.

Fear of Hypoglycemia in Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Poor Control Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

The association between a higher level of hypoglycemic-related fear and parental emotional distress and poorer glycemic control in the child emphasizes the need for programs to support and guide parents.

Diabetes Triples Risk of Dementia in Older People Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

A new study claims that some older people with mild memory-loss are three times more likely to develop dementia if they also have diabetes.

Economic Burden of Diabetes Tops $218B and Going Higher Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Medical costs and reduced work productivity associated with diabetes cost the U.S. $218 billion in 2007, researchers said.

New Sensor Could Help Treat, Combat Diabetes, Other Diseases Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2010

A tiny new sensor could provide fresh, inexpensive diagnosis and treatment methods for people suffering from a variety of diseases. University of Florida engineers have designed and tested versions of the sensor for applications ranging from monitoring diabetics’ glucose levels via their breath to detecting possible indicators of breast cancer in saliva. They say early results are promising — particularly considering that the sensor can be mass produced inexpensively with technology already widely used for making chips in cell phones and other devices.

Mild Cognitive Impairment with Diabetes Increases Risk of Progression to Dementia Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Researchers found that older people with memory loss are three times more likely to develop dementia if they also have diabetes.

 

 

 

 

 

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