Gestational Diabetes

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Sanofi-Aventis Entering Glucose Monitoring Market

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 by Chris Frankie

French 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 Moulton

Brett 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 Frankie

People 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 Frankie

Researchers have identified a previously unknown portion of the insulin receptor, which is a protein on the cell’s surface that binds with insulin. (more…)

Kiss-a-Pig Diabetes Fundraiser Kicks off This Weekend

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

An annual diabetes fundraising event centered around kissing a pig is about to kick off this weekend. (more…)

Tips for Avoiding Diabetes Burnout

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

All of us get tired or frustrated with managing our diabetes day after day, year after year. However, some take it to the extreme by neglecting good diabetes management for a few days, a few weeks, or possibly forever (more…)

Healthcare Bill Passes: What Does it Mean for Diabetics?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010 by Chris Frankie

On Sunday, the United States House of Representatives voted 219 -212 in favor of the much debated healthcare reform bill. If the bill is signed into law, it could have significant implications for many of approximately 24 million people with diabetes in the U.S. and 57 million people with pre diabetes. (more…)

Preventative Care a Boon for Diabetes Companies

Friday, March 12th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Several companies that help people with diabetes manage their disease have received significant funding recently (more…)

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…)