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New, Stricter Guidelines for Gestational Diabetes

Friday, February 26th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Researchers released new guidelines for identifying gestational diabetes and the findings suggest that many more women may be at risk than previously thought (more…)

Diabetes Costs Hitting Poorer Countries Hardest

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Diabetes 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 Frankie

Women 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 Frankie

With 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 Frankie

You 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 Galligher

Tammy Galligher is an Expert on living with diabetes long-term. To check out Tammy’s full bio, click here.

The things in life that can have affect our blood sugar and the complications that diabetes can cause sometimes amaze me, especially when they work both ways (more…)

Super Pill Could Wipe Out Diabetes, Alzheimer’s & Heart Disease

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 by Chris Frankie

A 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 Frankie

Researchers 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 Frankie

Finger 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 Frankie

The aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti has left an estimated 300,000 diabetics in that country in urgent need of help (more…)