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Company Claims it Can Prevent Alzheimer’s-Linked Type 3 Diabetes

Friday, March 18th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Allegiance Equity Corp. said it has developed a drug, CinGX, to treat and prevent “Type 3” diabetes. (more…)

Researchers Uncover Alpha Cell Role in Beta Cell Destruction

Monday, February 28th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Researchers say they have discovered a new way in which beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed (more…)

New Device May Help Diabetics Improve Blood Sugar Control

Monday, January 24th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

A new study suggests that a handheld biofeedback tool may help people with diabetes better control their disease and avoid hypoglycemic incidents (more…)

The Unnecessary Splintering of the Diabetic Community: Columnist

Friday, January 14th, 2011 by Chris Frankie

Editor’s Note: In late November, Diabetes News Hound ran an article about tensions rising between people with Type 1 diabetes and those diagnosed with Type 2. One of our readers, Chrystal, was kind enough to submit this guest article about her personal experience with the topic. (more…)

Hypoglycemia a Factor in High-Speed Colorado Police Chase

Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by Chris Frankie

A 59-year old man in Colorado has being charged with a handful of traffic violations, including careless driving, after he led police on a high-speed chase. Initially, police suspected the driver was drunk, but later learned he was diabetic and suffering from a hypoglycemic event (more…)

Bret Michaels Featured in New Diabetes PSA

Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Rocker Bret Michaels, who’s battle with Type 1 diabetes was center stage earlier this year on the reality television show the Celebrity Apprentice and his susequent nearly fatal health issues,  has filmed a new public service announcement to raise awareness of diabetes (more…)

Rapper Ludacris Headlines Diabetes Fundraiser

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 by Chris Frankie

Rapper Ludacris put on an exclusive performance in Los Angeles on Sunday to help raise money for diabetes (more…)

Student With Diabetes Denied Request For Daily Gym Class

Sunday, November 29th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Sending a child to school with diabetes is not always an easy thing. While there are protections in place, such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure students with medical conditions are not discriminated against in school, several parents of children with diabetes have complained that it is difficult to get schools to comply with Section 504 (more…)

Labeling Diabetes Surgeries as ‘Cures’ Misleading: Endocrinologist Group

Monday, November 16th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

There has been a lot of talk about miracle cures for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (more…)

Six New Diabetes Technologies Currently Under Development

Friday, November 13th, 2009 by Chris Frankie

Diabetes management has benefitted tremendously in the past few decades by the development of new medicines and technologies (more…)