Researchers released new guidelines for identifying gestational diabetes and the findings suggest that many more women may be at risk than previously thought (more…)
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Friday, February 26th, 2010 by Chris FrankieDiabetes Costs Hitting Poorer Countries Hardest
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 by Chris FrankieDiabetes and its complications are creating stress on countries all over the world, but according to a new study the disease is placing the greatest financial strain on poorer countries. (more…)
Weight Gain Early in Pregnancy Ups Gestational Diabetes Risk
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 by Chris FrankieWomen who gain excessive weight during their pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, may increase their chances of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new study of 1,145 pregnant women by Kaiser Permanente’s research division. (more…)
Diabetes Vaccine Expected to Hit Shelves This Decade: Study
Friday, February 19th, 2010 by Chris FrankieWith several companies working feverishly to expand diabetes-related revenue and products, a diabetes vaccine is expected to hit shelves this decade, according to Kalorama Information, an independent research firm in the life sciences field (more…)
Bayer Launches At-Home A1C Test Kit
Friday, February 19th, 2010 by Chris FrankieYou no longer have to wait for a trip to the endocrinologist and for the lab technicians to finish your bloodwork to find out how well you have been managing your diabetes. Bayer has released its A1CNow Selfcheck, an at-home testing kit that can give you your A1C results in just five minutes (more…)
Expert: Taking a Bite Out of Diabetes Complications
Monday, February 15th, 2010 by Tammy GalligherSuper Pill Could Wipe Out Diabetes, Alzheimer’s & Heart Disease
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 by Chris FrankieA new super-pill, currently under development, could allow most people to live to 100 years old while cancelling out diabetes, Alzheimer’s and heart disease (more…)
Tiny Sensor Can Help Detect Diabetes
Friday, January 22nd, 2010 by Chris FrankieResearchers have developed a tiny sensor that can help easily diagnose diabetes and a swath of other diseases (more…)
New Blood Glucose Monitor Would Be a Breath of Fresh Air
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 by Chris FrankieFinger sticks have become an accepted way of life for many people with diabetes, but many researchers are looking to change that (more…)
Groups Send Aid to Diabetics Earthquake Victims in Haiti
Monday, January 18th, 2010 by Chris FrankieThe aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti has left an estimated 300,000 diabetics in that country in urgent need of help (more…)