Topic: Diabetes
For the needle-weary diabetes patient, a daily insulin pill would be a welcome relief. Unfortunately, oral insulin pills face two major obstacles on their path to the market: size and degradation. I ... moreNewer medications for type 2 diabetes may provide greater benefits, but they are very costly for healthcare systems, researchers report in the January 7th online issue of Diabetes. Reuters Health In ... more
Scientists have used an "artificial pancreas" system of pumps and monitors to improve blood sugar control in diabetes patients in the first study to show the new device works better than conventional ... more
Latest figures reveal that last year there were more than 3,300 cases of children in England admitted to accident and emergency departments with DKA. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when blood glu ... more
Latest figures reveal that last year there were more than 3,300 cases of children in England admitted to accident and emergency departments with DKA. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when blood glu ... more
Health News of the Day is a daily summary made from the selected links I post on Twitter. It is in bullet-point format with links to the original sources which include 350 RSS feeds that produce about ... more
Uncontrolled high blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes (hyperglycaemia) is known to increase mortality, but new research led by the University shows that intensive treatment to control blood ... more
Depression raises risks of advanced and severe complications from diabetes, according to a prospective study of Group Health primary-care patients in western Washington. These complications include ki ... more
Although transplantation of pancreatic islets is an attractive way to treat type 1 diabetes, early islet loss soon after transplantation has limited its clinical use. By studying islet transplantation ... more
Scientists in Cambridge have shown that an 'artificial pancreas' can be used to regulate blood glucose in children with Type 1 diabetes. A trial found that combining a real-time sensor measuring gluco ... more
Scientists in Cambridge have shown that an 'artificial pancreas' can be used to regulate blood glucose in children with Type 1 diabetes. A trial found that combining a real-time sensor measuring gluco ... more
Researchers have demonstrated new mechanisms in muscle cells that may explain severe insulin resistance and a reduced response to aerobic exercise in young obese patients with type 2 diabetes. These f ... more
The grieving process is a natural part of accepting a life-staging diagnosis such as diabetes. Working through it is critical. ... more
Depression raises risks of advanced and severe complications from diabetes, according to a prospective study of Group Health primary-care patients in western Washington. These complications include ki ... more
In a landmark study in children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes, JDRF-funded researchers at the University of Cambridge showed that using a first-generation artificial pancreas system overnight can ... more
In a landmark study in children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes, JDRF-funded researchers at the University of Cambridge showed that using a first-generation artificial pancreas system overnight can ... more
Overeating in mice triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for ... more
Nodular Acne High Blood Pressure with Diabetes Type 2 Ragweed Allergy /div ... more
The American Diabetes Association announced that Amy Johnson, 17, of Kansas City, Missouri, will be the Association's 2010 National Youth Advocate. Johnson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she ... more
Overeating in mice triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for ... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Victoza (liraglutide), a once-daily injection to treat type 2 diabetes in some adults. ... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Victoza (liraglutide), a once-daily injection to treat type 2 diabetes in some adults. ... more
The American Diabetes Association announced that Amy Johnson, 17, of Kansas City, Missouri, will be the Association's 2010 National Youth Advocate. Johnson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she ... more
Overeating in mice triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for ... more
Contact: Joana Casas mcasas@jdrf.org 212-479-7650 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Research shows closed-loop systems control diabetes, reduce dangerous low blood sugar LONDON, Feb. ... more
Non-procedure-related clinical issues, such as diabetes or device-related infection, are a major cause of poor procedural and clinical outcomes; still, the overall success rate is high, and complicati ... more
Finding may further understanding of common diseases, researchers say ... more
Overeating in mice triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for ... more
Overeating in mice triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for ... more
Scientists have shown that using a first-generation artificial pancreas system overnight can lower the risk of low blood sugar emergencies while sleeping, and at the same time improve diabetes control ... more
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Geisinger Health System have announced the signing of a strategic research agreement that provides for a focused look at the gaps in clinical m ... more
Study found device kept blood sugar of children, teens stable longer Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Children's Health, Diabetes Type 1 ... more
Doctors at Eastern Virginia Medical School's Strelitz Diabetes Center have been stalking the culprit responsible for Type 1 diabetes. Now, they are one step closer. Members of a research team at the c ... more
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Geisinger Health System have announced the signing of a strategic research agreement that provides for a focused look at the gaps in clinical m ... more
Doctors at Eastern Virginia Medical School's Strelitz Diabetes Center have been stalking the culprit responsible for Type 1 diabetes. Now, they are one step closer... ... more
An article published Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet reports that the use of 'artificial pancreas' closed-loop insulin delivery systems can improve blood sugar control in patien ... more
Doctors have been studying the role of the enzyme 12-Lipoxygenase (12-LO) in the development of Type 1 diabetes. They hope that targeting this enzyme will hold the key to reversing the disease. ... more
Overeating in mice triggers a molecule once considered to be only involved in detecting and fighting viruses to also destroy normal metabolism, leading to insulin resistance and setting the stage for ... more
Scientists have made a significant step towards developing a so-called "artificial pancreas" system for managing type 1 diabetes in children. The team has developed and successfully tested a new algor ... more
Contact: Ilene Rush irush@shro.org 215-635-5162 Sbarro Health Research Organization The drug pazopanib (Votrient) slowed the progression of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a form of kidney cancer ... more
Contact: Becky Allen becky.allen@admin.cam.ac.uk 44-122-333-2300 University of Cambridge Scientists in Cambridge have made a significant step towards developing a so-called #8220;artificial pancreas ... more
Contact: Jina Gaines gainesjn@evms.edu 757-446-7070 Eastern Virginia Medical School Could hold the key to reversing the disease NORFOLK, Va. Doctors at Eastern Virginia Medical School #8217;s Strelit ... more
An articifcial pancreas, the Holy Grail of diabetes treatment, may be one step closer. ... more
Uncontrolled high blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes (hyperglycaemia) is known to increase mortality, but new research led by the University shows that intensive treatment to control blood ... more
Fat tissue in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome produces an inadequate amount of the hormone that regulates how fats and glucose are processed, promoting increased insulin resistance and inflammat ... more
Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and coronary heart disease worldwide, only some obese individuals go on to develop these metabolic complications, while others are relatively protected. ... more
by Michael Jaff, MD Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), a condition commonly correlated with diabetes, also known as a silent killer, affects at least one in every three diabetics over the age of ... more
A hormone responsible for the body's stress response is also linked to the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, according to JDRF- funded researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological ... more
Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and coronary heart disease worldwide, only some obese individuals go on to develop these metabolic complications, while others are relatively protected. ... more
A hormone responsible for the body's stress response is also linked to the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, according to JDRF- funded researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological ... more
Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and coronary heart disease worldwide, only some obese individuals go on to develop these metabolic complications, while others are relatively protected. ... more
A new study in type 2 diabetes patients has found that the lowest and highest glycated HbA1c levels were associated with increased all-cause mortality and cardiac events. While the results suggest the ... more
Contact: Valerie Tucker vtucker@gladstone.ucsf.edu 415-734-2019 Gladstone Institutes SAN FRANCISCO, CA February 2, 2010 #8212; Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and coronary heart disea ... more
Physical activity appears to be associated with a reduced risk or slower progression of several age-related conditions as well as improvements in overall health in older age, according to a commentary ... more
AstraZeneca Facing 26,000 Lawsuits Over Seroquel (Update1) By Jef Feeley and Margaret Cronin Fisk Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Astra ... more
AstraZeneca Facing 26,000 Lawsuits Over Seroquel (Update1) By Jef Feeley and Margaret Cronin Fisk Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Astra ... more
About one-third of doctors and their patients with diabetes do not see eye to eye on the most important health conditions to manage, according to a survey by the University of Michigan Medical School. ... more
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has approved the use of A1c as an additional diagnostic criterion for type 2 diabetes. An A1c of 6.5 or greater is now considered an altern ... more
In recognition of Black History Month, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is urging African Americans with diabetes to get an annual diabetic eye exam during February... ... more
Together with colleagues in Barcelona, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have generated a complete map of the areas of the genome that control which genes are "turned on" ... more
New research on Type 2 diabetes by Trinity College Dublin researchers could benefit young adults (aged 18-25 years) with the condition. The research led by Professor John Nolan of Trinity College Dub ... more
Scientists have long known that high blood sugar levels from diabetes damage blood vessels in the eye, but they didn't know why or how. Now a Michigan State University scientist has discovered the pro ... more
Peptides that target blood vessels in fat and cause them to go into programmed cell death (termed apoptosis) could become a model for future weight-loss therapies, say University of Cincinnati (UC) re ... more
New research on Type 2 diabetes by Trinity College Dublin researchers could benefit young adults (aged 18-25 years) with the condition. The research led by Professor John Nolan of Trinity College Dub ... more
Scientists have long known that high blood sugar levels from diabetes damage blood vessels in the eye, but they didn't know why or how. Now a Michigan State University scientist has discovered the pro ... more
New research on Type 2 diabetes by Trinity College Dublin researchers could benefit young adults (aged 18-25 years) with the condition. The research led by Professor John Nolan of Trinity College Dub ... more
Martha Rosenberg writes:While researchers and scientists investigate the cause of our diabetes, obesity, asthma and ADHD epidemics, they should ask why the FDA approved a livestock drug banned in 160 ... more
Martha Rosenberg writes:While researchers and scientists investigate the cause of our diabetes, obesity, asthma and ADHD epidemics, they should ask why the FDA approved a livestock drug banned in 160 ... more
Contact: Jamie DePolo depolo@msu.edu 609-354-8403 Michigan State University EAST LANSING, Mich. Scientists have long known that high blood sugar levels from diabetes damage blood vessels in the eye, ... more
Contact: Tom Hughes tahughes@unch.unc.edu 919-966-6047 University of North Carolina School of Medicine The research, published online Jan. 31, 2010, in the journal Nature Genetics, presents the first ... more
Researchers have generated a complete map of the areas of the genome that control which genes are "turned on" or "off." The discovery, made in pancreatic islet cells, opens new avenues for understandi ... more
Ballooning weight, irregular periods and trouble getting pregnant are red flags for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It's a serious metabolic disorder and one of the major causes of hormonally relate ... more
Metformin XR (extended release formulation) ndash; a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes ndash; appears to cause a small but significant decrease in body mass index (BMI) in non-diabetic obese ... more
About one-third of doctors and their patients with diabetes do not see eye to eye on the most important health conditions to manage, according to a new survey. ... more
METABOLIC DISEASE: Making macrophages protect against effects of obesity It is well known that diet-induced obesity increases dramatically a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. One reason und ... more
Three daily servings of whole grains are recommended for prevention of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and excess weight gain. Yet few adolescents or young adults follow these guidelines, acc ... more
Metformin plus lifestyle changes might play a role in obesity treatment, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes Medicines, Obesity in Children, Weight C ... more
Type 2 Diabetes Low Back Pain Osteoarthritis of the Knee or Hip /div ... more
Although transplantation of pancreatic islets is an attractive way to treat type 1 diabetes, early islet loss soon after transplantation has limited its clinical use. By studying islet transplantation ... more
Three daily servings of whole grains are recommended for prevention of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and excess weight gain. Yet few adolescents or young adults follow these guidelines, acc ... more
Fat tissue in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome produces an inadequate amount of the hormone that regulates how fats and glucose are processed, promoting increased insulin resistance and inflammat ... more
METABOLIC DISEASE: Making macrophages protect against effects of obesity It is well known that diet-induced obesity increases dramatically a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. One reason und ... more
Although transplantation of pancreatic islets is an attractive way to treat type 1 diabetes, early islet loss soon after transplantation has limited its clinical use... ... more
Three daily servings of whole grains are recommended for prevention of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and excess weight gain. Yet few adolescents or young adults follow these guidelines, acc ... more
In an age of soaring health care costs and staggering diabetes prevalence, the American Diabetes Association announced today its 2010 schedule for free community health events throughout the country ... more
Leading health charity Diabetes UK is encouraging healthcare professionals to sign up for vouchers to give to children newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, so they can claim a free DVD starter pack.. ... more
It is well known that diet-induced obesity increases dramatically a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. One reason underlying this susceptibility is that diet-induced obesity triggers the acc ... more
The diabetes drug metformin may help obese teenagers lose weight when combined with healthy lifestyle changes. ... more
Metformin XR (extended release formulation) -- a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes -- appears to cause a small but significant decrease in body mass index (BMI) in non-diabetic obese adolescent ... more
Scientists have long known that high blood sugar levels from diabetes damage blood vessels in the eye, but they didn't know why or how. Now a Michigan State University scientist has discovered the pro ... more
Which drugs will be worth watching this year? Assuming FDA approvals come through as planned - and handicapping that possibility is trickier than ever (see here) - Barron #8217;s compiled a list with ... more
Patients with type 2 diabetes who achieve physiologic targets recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have a lower incidence of microalbuminuria, a new longitudinal study shows. Reute ... more
A study published this week in Lancet suggests that low A1C levels may be just as dangerous as high A1C levels in diabetes patients with respect to mortality and cardiovascular outcomes. Upon review o ... more
A study published this week in Lancet suggests that low A1C levels may be just as dangerous as high A1C levels in diabetes patients with respect to mortality and cardiovascular outcomes... ... more
People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes in their 20s will be at higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke in their 40s if they do not change their lifestyle. ... more
People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes in their 20s will be at higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke in their 40s if they do not change their lifestyle. ""If your blood pressure is 13 ... more
People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes in their 20s will be at higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke in their 40s if they do not change their lifestyle. ""If your blood pressure is 13 ... more
Jim Cunningham, MP for Coventry South, and the Right Honourable Kevin Barron, MP for Rother Valley, were announced as winners of the Diabetes UK Parliamentary Champion Award at the House of Commons on ... more
Jim Cunningham, MP for Coventry South, and the Right Honourable Kevin Barron, MP for Rother Valley, were announced as winners of the Diabetes UK Parliamentary Champion Award at the House of Commons on ... more
We all love it when we get something free. Cosmetics companies, Costco and even fast-food chains have learned that free stuff creates good will, loyalty and higher satisfaction. Perhaps nobod ... more
We all love it when we get something free. Cosmetics companies, Costco and even fast-food chains have learned that free stuff creates good will, loyalty and higher satisfaction. Perhaps nobod ... more
In patients with type 2 diabetes, silent cerebral infarction (SCI) ndash; small areas of brain damage caused by injury to small blood vessels ndash; signals an increased risk of progressive kidney d ... more
The Federal Drug Administration on Friday issued a warning to doctors that adolescents taking the drug olanzapine have an "increased potential" -- in comparison with adults taking the new-generation a ... more
The Federal Drug Administration on Friday issued a warning to doctors that adolescents taking the drug olanzapine have an "increased potential" -- in comparison with adults taking the new-generation a ... more
New studies show that overweight and obese people using alli® (orlistat 60 mg) with a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet can significantly reduce weight, visceral fat, and waist circumference and theref ... more
New studies show that overweight and obese people using alli® (orlistat 60 mg) with a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet can significantly reduce weight, visceral fat, and waist circumference and theref ... more
Novo Nordisk receives US approval for Victoza® (liraglutide) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes Novo Nordisk announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing aut ... more
Novo Nordisk receives US approval for Victoza® (liraglutide) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes Novo Nordisk announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing aut ... more
The approval of Novo Nordisk #8217;s diabetes drug Victoza has led to an unintended benefit for a competitor. On Tuesday, the Danish company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approv ... more
Having type 2 diabetes in the family more than doubles a woman's own risk of developing the disease, new research shows. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes, Fa ... more
Originally published in Insidermedicine A new model that takes into account the risks of surgery, the risks of obesity, and the efficacy of bariatric surgery helps clarify which patients are likely to ... more
Now firmly established within the social media world - with over 10,000 Facebook fans, over 2,500 followers on Twitter, and many more supporters across other sites - we need our online supporters to h ... more
In patients with type 2 diabetes, silent cerebral infarction (SCI) small areas of brain damage caused by injury to small blood vessels signals an increased risk of progressive kidney disease and kidne ... more
Now firmly established within the social media world - with over 10,000 Facebook fans, over 2,500 followers on Twitter, and many more supporters across other sites - we need our online supporters to h ... more
Depression raises risks of advanced and severe complications from diabetes, according to a prospective study of Group Health primary-care patients in western Washington. These complications include k ... more
The American Diabetes Association, the nation's largest and leading voluntary health organization in the fight against diabetes, is pleased to announce the newest member of its Research Foundation Boa ... more
Contact: Josh Baxt jbaxt@burnham.org 858-795-5236 Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute New understanding of CD44 receptor #8217;s role in immune cell survival LA JOLLA, Calif., January 27, 2010 ... more
In patients with type 2 diabetes, silent cerebral infarction -- small areas of brain damage caused by injury to small blood vessels -- signals an increased risk of progressive kidney disease and kidne ... more
Having diabetes can feel like a balancing act among blood glucose (sugar) levels, food, exercise and the ways in which each of these elements affects day-to-day life. Add to this more than 12 hours of ... more
More than half of people with diabetes who take insulin injections to control their diabetes say they have intentionally skipped an injection, with one-fifth of them reporting that they do so "someti ... more
Having diabetes can feel like a balancing act among blood glucose (sugar) levels, food, exercise and the ways in which each of these elements affects day-to-day life. Add to this more than 12 hours of ... more
More than half of people with diabetes who take insulin injections to control their diabetes say they have intentionally skipped an injection, with one-fifth of them reporting that they do so "someti ... more
The American Diabetes Association, the nation's largest and leading voluntary health organization in the fight against diabetes, is pleased to announce the newest member of its Research Foundation Boa ... more
A new method of priming early embryos to form embryonic stem (ES) cells has allowed ES cells to be derived from mice used in diabetes research for the first time. This could dramatically reduce the nu ... more
Health News of the Day is a daily summary made from the selected links I post on Twitter. It is in a bullet points format with links to the original sources which include 350 RSS feeds that produce ab ... more
Pfizer has released details of its new consolidated pipeline following its merger with Wyeth, announcing new priority research areas, and the abandonment of 100 less promising projects. The company s ... more
Pfizer has released details of its new consolidated pipeline following its merger with Wyeth, announcing new priority research areas, and the abandonment of 100 less promising projects. The company s ... more
A prospective study of Group Health primary-care patients with diabetes in western Washington showed that depression raised the risks of advanced and severe complications from diabetes during a five-y ... more
An excellent commentary by Dr. Jerome Groopman can be found here . It which offers a very thoughtful analysis of a number of issues related to comparative effectiveness research (CER) and what come ... more
The automated closed-loop continuous glucose monitoring/insulin delivery system should improve glucose control and compliance in patients with type 1 diabetes. Medscape Medical News ... more
Doctors need to be more attuned to patients' issues to stop risky practice, expert says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Diabetes Medicines ... more
Guidelines should be revised to include a low limit for glucose levels, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Diabetes, Diabetes Complications ... more
My latest USA Today op-ed was published this morning: Doctors ignore Internet at their own peril. I discuss how social media, like Twitter, Facebook, and blogs, have the potential to improve patient- ... more
Curbs on L.A. Medical Marijuana Outlets Called 'Disaster' for Patients Defect Prompts Recall of 2 Million Needles Victoza Approved for Type 2 Diabetes ... more
Novo Nordisk (NVO) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new drug application for Victoza® (liraglutide [rDNA origin] injection), the first once-daily human glucagon ... more
People with lower socioeconomic status and those belonging to ethnic minority groups receive worse health care in the treatment of diabetes than the rest of patients in the world's most developed coun ... more
In people who put on a lot of weight, or whose bodies start developing the inability to use insulin effectively that leads toward type 2 diabetes, the pancreas typically ramps up its supply of insulin ... more
Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that Amylin/Eli Lilly/Alkermes' Byetta LAR earns Decision Resources' propriet ... more
Health News of the Day is a daily summary made from the selected links I post on Twitter. It is in a bullet points format with links to the original sources which include 350 RSS feeds that produce ab ... more
Source: Food and Drug Administration Related MedlinePlus Topic: Diabetes ... more
People with diabetes or who are at risk of developing the disease - now estimated at over 400 million globally - could reduce complications, improve quality of life and reduce healthcare costs by usin ... more
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIR) today announced that it has achieved a $750,000 milestone payment from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for completing enrollment in a Phase II ... more
An article Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet reports that new research indicates that intensive treatment to control blood glucose can lower it too far and cause hypoglycaemia. Thi ... more
Calibra Medical announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Finesse, the company's insulin patch-pen. Finesse represents a new category of simple mechanical devices in ... more
People with diabetes or who are at risk of developing the disease - now estimated at over 400 million globally - could reduce complications, improve quality of life and reduce healthcare costs by usin ... more
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIR) today announced that it has achieved a $750,000 milestone payment from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for completing enrollment in a Phase II ... more
An article Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet reports that new research indicates that intensive treatment to control blood glucose can lower it too far and cause hypoglycaemia. Thi ... more
Calibra Medical announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Finesse, the company's insulin patch-pen. Finesse represents a new category of simple mechanical devices in ... more
Contact: Zenaida Gonzalez Kotala zkotala@mail.ucf.edu 407-823-6120 University of Central Florida Mankind may finally have a weapon to fight two of the world #8217;s deadliest diseases. A University o ... more
Contact: Deirdre Branley sciencenews@einstein.yu.edu 718-430-3101 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Promising results in mice could prevent fatal iron buildup in humans January 26, 2010 (BRONX, NY) ... more
More than half of the people prescribed insulin injections to control their diabetes have skipped their injections in the past, and one in five do so sometimes or often, according to a new study. ... more
Another day, another deadline. An old maxim from the old media world, but it continues to ring true. And most likely, many of you can relate. So while we hustle one of the short people off to the scho ... more
A former UK medical manager claims he was pressured by marketing staff to approve claims about AstraZeneca #8217;s Seroquel antipsychotic that he felt didn #8217;t reflect the medical evidence, the BB ... more
The FDA has approved liraglutide, a human glucagon-like peptide 1 analog, but will follow-up on potential risks of treatment, which may include pancreatitis and medullary thyroid cancer. Medscape Me ... more
We are looking for more media volunteers to help us raise awareness of diabetes. A media volunteer is someone who is willing to be interviewed by a journalist. When there is a diabetes news story in ... more
The first ever diabetes audit of 200 NHS hospitals has found that 20 per cent of patients on hospital wards have diabetes - twice the proportion previously estimated. In addition, the audit, which is ... more
New research that significantly improves our understanding of how insulin interacts with cells in the human body is published today. The study could have major implications for the development of trea ... more
Novo Nordisk announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisation for Victoza® for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. Victoza® is the brand name app ... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Victoza (liraglutide), a once-daily injection to treat type 2 diabetes in some adults. Victoza is intended to help lower blood sugar levels along w ... more
We are looking for more media volunteers to help us raise awareness of diabetes. A media volunteer is someone who is willing to be interviewed by a journalist. When there is a diabetes news story in ... more
The first ever diabetes audit of 200 NHS hospitals has found that 20 per cent of patients on hospital wards have diabetes - twice the proportion previously estimated. In addition, the audit, which is ... more
Scientists say they are now convinced that rare genetic variants -- as opposed to more common ones -- lie at the heart of the genetic component of most common diseases. The finding, stemming from a se ... more
A tiny new sensor could provide fresh, inexpensive diagnosis and treatment methods for people suffering from a variety of diseases. ... more
Victoza, belongs to the GLP-1 family of diabetes medications, which also includes Byetta, marketed by Eli Lilly Co. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Both drugs help control blood sugar by increasi ... more
Victoza, belongs to the GLP-1 family of diabetes medications, which also includes Byetta, marketed by Eli Lilly Co. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Both drugs help control blood sugar by increasi ... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Victoza (liraglutide), a once-daily injection to treat type 2 diabetes in some adults. ... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Victoza (liraglutide), a once-daily injection to treat type 2 diabetes in some adults. ... more
Contact: Debbe Geiger Debbe.Geiger@duke.edu 919-724-8023 Duke University Medical Center DURHAM, NC In a head-to-head comparison, two popular weight loss methods proved equally effective at helping pa ... more
Contact: James Reed jr576@york.ac.uk 44-190-443-2029 University of York New research that significantly improves our understanding of how insulin interacts with cells in the human body is published to ... more
New research significantly improves our understanding of how insulin interacts with cells in the human body with implications for the treatments of diabetes. ... more
by Dr. Charles Here are the top 10 preventive services. These items were chosen by the National Commission on Prevention Priorities, and highlight those preventive services including immunizations, sc ... more
Welcome to the working week. We hope your weekend was refreshing and invigorating. Now, though, the time has come to return to the usual pile of meetings and deadlines. To arm ourselves, we are brewin ... more
Thousands of children and teenagers with diabetes in the UK are left disenfranchised and at risk of developing serious health complications, because they feel healthcare professionals and schools don' ... more
Diabetes UK's Annual Professional Conference (APC) is coming to the Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) in Liverpool from 3 to 5 March 2010. The APC is the only event of its kind in the UK that is excl ... more
Thousands of children and teenagers with diabetes in the UK are left disenfranchised and at risk of developing serious health complications, because they feel healthcare professionals and schools don' ... more
Diabetes UK's Annual Professional Conference (APC) is coming to the Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) in Liverpool from 3 to 5 March 2010. The APC is the only event of its kind in the UK that is excl ... more
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 ... more
The neuropeptide corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) makes cameo appearances throughout the body, but its leading role is as the opening act in the stress response, jump-starting the process along th ... more
Originally published in MedPage Today by Todd Neale, MedPage Today Staff Writer Too much television watching could be shortening lifespans, a study of Australian adults showed. Aussies who reported wa ... more
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) adversely affects glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago. ... more
You've heard the alarming statistic before: one-third of U.S. children and teens are overweight or obese, increasing their risk of developing health problems such as diabetes. But what can the typical ... more
OSA: The Sleep Disorder that's Deadly for Your Heart If you're a loud snorer who doesn't feel rested enough during the day, you may be unwittingly putting your heart at risk. That's because you could ... more
You've heard the alarming statistic before: one-third of U.S. children and teens are overweight or obese, increasing their risk of developing health problems such as diabetes. But what can the typical ... more
When it comes to heart health, whether or not your job is stressful isn't what you should be worried about, according to doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Diet, exercise and risk factors like ... more
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering breakthrough treatments for human disease, obtained positive results from a recently completed Phase 2 ... more
OSA: The Sleep Disorder that's Deadly for Your Heart If you're a loud snorer who doesn't feel rested enough during the day, you may be unwittingly putting your heart at risk. That's because you could ... more
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering breakthrough treatments for human disease, obtained positive results from a recently completed Phase 2 ... more
The neuropeptide corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) makes cameo appearances throughout the body, but its leading role is as the opening act in the stress response, jump-starting the process along th ... more
A study shows that HbA1c levels of less than 5.5% and more than 7.0% predict absence or presence of type 2 diabetes, respectively, and that diabetes is highly probable at HbA1c levels of 6.5% to 6.9%. ... more
The neuropeptide corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) makes cameo appearances throughout the body, but its leading role is as the opening act in the stress response, jump-starting the process along th ... more
The neuropeptide corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) makes cameo appearances throughout the body, but its leading role is as the opening act in the stress response, jump-starting the process along th ... more
Researchers have discovered that small clusters (oligomers) of islet amyloid polypeptides (IAPPs) may contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus. ... more
pSivida Corp. (NASDAQ:PSDV)(ASX:PVA)(FF:PV3), a leader in the development of tiny, sustained-release drug delivery technologies, with two of the only three ophthalmic sustained-release delivery produc ... more
pSivida Corp. (NASDAQ:PSDV)(ASX:PVA)(FF:PV3), a leader in the development of tiny, sustained-release drug delivery technologies, with two of the only three ophthalmic sustained-release delivery produc ... more
Contact: Gina Kirchweger kirchweger@salk.edu 858-453-410-01340 Salk Institute La Jolla, CA-A viral infection is like an uninvited, tenacious houseguest in the cell, using a range of tricks to prevent ... more
Contact: Cathleen Genova cgenova@cell.com 617-397-2802 Cell Press Obesity comes with plenty of health risks, but there #8217;s one that #8217;s perhaps not so well known: an increased risk of developi ... more
The higher a person's degree of obesity, the higher their risk of stroke -- regardless of sex or race. Stroke is more likely among obese blacks than obese whites. Effects of obesity on stroke incidenc ... more
The Endocrine Society released a statement supporting the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) new clinical practice recommendations adding the use of the A1C blood test to the traditional tests that ... more
The Endocrine Society released a statement supporting the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) new clinical practice recommendations adding the use of the A1C blood test to the traditional tests that ... more
Promising results from an innovative UQ Tai Chi-based study show depression, diabetes and obesity can all be improved through a gentle mind-body therapeutic program. The proportion of participants wi ... more
Women with long-standing or complicated diabetes are less likely to have a successful vaginal birth after a cesarean delivery (VBAC), according to a report in the January 2010 issue of Obstetrics Gy ... more