Medtronic, one of the leaders in insulin pump technology, gained FDA approval for its Revel technology earlier this month. It’s a step closer to the “artificial pancreas,” which many are calling the holy grail for Type 1 diabetics (more…)
Archive for March, 2010
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 by Chris FrankieDoes Breastfeeding Lower Diabetes Risk?
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 by Chris FrankieAustralian researchers studying whether there is any connection between breastfeeding and diabetes say that mothers age 45 and older that breastfed their kids at some point during their life may have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (more…)
Sanofi-Aventis Entering Glucose Monitoring Market
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 by Chris FrankieFrench drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis is now venturing into the world of blood sugar testing (more…)
Turning Workout Goals into a ‘Healthy Addiction’
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by Brett MoultonBrett Moulton is a guest ‘Expert’ on outdoors activities and living an active lifestyle with Type 1 diabetes through proper training and planning. To read his full ‘Experts’ bio, click here.
Throughout the year it is important to re-establish goals and resolutions regarding our health. As members of the diabetic community, the importance is magnified by our need to engage in an exercise program that keeps us fit and helps to stabilize our blood sugars, while minimizing the potential for future complications (more…)
Diabetics at Higher Risk of Death Following Cancer Surgery
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by Chris FrankiePeople with diabetes are 50% more likely to die following cancer surgery (more…)
Researchers ID How Insulin Binds to Cell Receptor
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by Chris FrankieResearchers have identified a previously unknown portion of the insulin receptor, which is a protein on the cell’s surface that binds with insulin. (more…)
GUILTY: Parents Convicted of Murder in Death of Diabetic Daughter
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by Chris FrankieGregory and Yvonne Latham, the parents of a 17-year old girl with Type 1 diabetes, have been convicted of second-degree murder and felony willful child endangerment in the diabetes-related death of their daughter Nanette (more…)
China Takes Over as Diabetes Capital of the World
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by Chris FrankieOne in 10 adults in China, or approximately 92 million people, has Type 2 diabetes, making the country the new diabetes capital of the world (more…)
Judge Orders Tomato Exec Released From Jail After Diabetes Argument
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by Chris FrankieFrederick Scott Salyer, former head of tomato company SK Foods LP, was ordered released from jail after his lawyers argued that he was not able to properly prepare for trial behind bars and that the conditions in prison were adversely affecting his diabetes and endangering his health (more…)
Kiss-a-Pig Diabetes Fundraiser Kicks off This Weekend
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by Chris FrankieAn annual diabetes fundraising event centered around kissing a pig is about to kick off this weekend. (more…)
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