Prediabetes Should be Managed Early and Aggressively
Thursday July 31, 2008
A press release from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists outlines a plan of care for people with prediabetes, recommended by a panel of diabetes and metabolic disorder specialists. This ... Read More
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Raise Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Black Women
Wednesday July 30, 2008
Type 2 diabetes strikes twice as many black women as white women in the U.S. Although there are other factors that increase risk, such as obesity and family history, a ... Read More
Ontario, Canada Helps Pay for Insulin Pumps and More
Wednesday July 23, 2008
The Ontario government is declaring war on diabetes by allocating $741 million dollars towards diabetes education and care.
According to a press release the diabetes strategy will focus on prevention, management ... Read More
The Emotional Side of Diabetes
Wednesday July 16, 2008
Finding out that you have diabetes can feel life altering. After the initial diagnosis, there is a large amount of information that is given to you in a short amount ... Read More
Should the FDA Require Cardiovascular Studies for Diabetes Medications?
Thursday July 10, 2008
The FDA is considering the possibility that required cardiovascular studies should be added to the approval process for diabetes drugs. There does seem to be a correlation between cardiovascular risks ... Read More
Why is a Balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids Good for Us?
Wednesday July 9, 2008
It seems like everywhere we look, headlines are shouting that omega-3 fatty acids are essential for our health and wellbeing. This might be so, but what the heck are they, ... Read More
Get the Inside Story in the Diabetes Forum
Thursday July 3, 2008
The Diabetes Forum is a great community of people who cope with diabetes everyday. People who have had diabetes for years and people who have been newly diagnosed all have ... Read More
Wireless Insulin Pump Approved by FDA
Thursday July 3, 2008
In a press release dated July 1, 2008, Animas Corp. announced the FDA approval of their new wireless insulin pump, the OneTouch Ping. The Ping is the first insulin pump ... Read More