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Stem Cells Could Yield Type 1 Cure in 2-5 Years: Researchers

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Researchers say that could have a cure for Type 1 diabetes in two to five years by using an individual’s own stem cells to create new insulin-producing islet cells (more…)

Type 2 Diabetes Drug May Cut Lung Cancer Risk

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Metformin, a common Type 2 diabetes drug, may help prevent smokers from developing lung cancer (more…)

Diabetes Rising Among Cats and Dogs

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

A new study from Banfield Pet Hospital, a chain of pet hospitals, says that the number of dogs and cats in America with diabetes is growing. (more…)

Insulet Corp. Seeking FDA Approval for Smaller Insulin Pump

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Insulet Corp. says is seeking regulatory approval for a lighter Omnipod insulin management system, according to a recent article from MassDevice. The new version is about two-thirds the size of the previous one and is about a third lighter. (more…)

Pearl Insulin Pump Clears Regulatory Hurdle

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Asante Solutions said the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the company’s Pearl Insulin Pump. Last month, the Pearl also received the CE Mark, a European proof of conformity that certifies the product meets EU safety, health and environmental requirements. (more…)

Avandia to Be Pulled from Drugstore Shelves

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Controversial Type 2 diabetes drug Avandia is being pulled from retail pharmacies starting in November (more…)

Charlie Sheen’s Appearance at JDRF Event Turns Some Heads

Thursday, May 12th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Charlie Sheen, the Vatican Assassin and chief warlock made an appearance at a recent diabetes charity event held by the JDRF (more…)

Study Links Diabetes, Autism

Thursday, May 12th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

A new study suggests that women with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or are obese run an increased risk of giving birth to a child with autism (more…)

FDA Approves New Type 2 Drug Tradjenta

Thursday, May 12th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Type 2 diabetes Drug. It’s called Tradjenta and is being jointly marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly (more…)

Medtronic Slashes Diabetes Unit

Thursday, May 12th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Medtronic, making of diabetes supplies such as insulin pumps, has reportedly cut hundreds of employees from its diabetes business (more…)