2nd DPP-4 inhibitor gets FDA Approval Onglyza™ (saxagliptin) a new DPP-4 inhibitor similar to Januvia will give...

Diabetes in Control is the first to present the Solo product information to the diabetes community.  

New Insulin Patch gets FDA Approval A new mini tubeless insulin infusion patch will go on sale in the U.S.. See this...

  Key Points: Metformin is...

This is an exciting week for many of our readers. As you receive this newsletter over 3,000 of the most recognized experts in Diabetes Care, CDE’s, will be gathering in Atlanta for the American Association of Diabetes Educator’s...

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A 74-year-old man who has had Type 2 diabetes for 20 years is evaluated for possible initiation of insulin treatment. He takes metformin 1000 mg twice daily and glyburide 10 mg twice daily. He recently began measuring his preprandial blood glucose...

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Long known for its antioxidants, immune boosting and, most recently, antihypertensive properties, black tea could be used to control diabetes, according to a study. Next to water, tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world. Researchers...

Doing something unusual, like knocking on wood or patting yourself on the head, while taking a daily dose of medicine may be an effective strategy to help seniors remember whether they've already taken their daily medications, suggests new...

Obese children are at risk for diabetes and heart disease, according to a report. Children are not only becoming obese, but becoming severely obese, which impacts their overall health says Joseph Skelton, M.D., lead author and director of the...

Men who were grossly overweight at the age of 18 had nearly 50% less chance of being married by their 30's and 40's. The findings, which held true regardless of the men's intellectual performance or socio-economic...

Patients with Type 2 diabetes now have a new treatment option: saxagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor that stimulates the pancreas to create more insulin after meals.

Several risk factors may help identify factors linked to poor outcomes for bariatric surgery, according to the results of a study. 

Glimepiride (Amaryl) and Prandin have drug interactions that may cause hypoglycemia.

Medingo US, Inc., announced that it will introduce its miniature, tube-free insulin delivery system, the Solo MicroPump, at the American Association of Diabetes Educators Meeting in Atlanta, GA, August 5-8, 2009, Booth 730 ....

Elevated triglyceride levels are an independent predictor of myelinated fiber density (MFD) loss in patients with mild to moderate diabetic neuropathy, according to a report.

Pediatric researchers have found that a gene previously shown to be involved in the development of Type 2 diabetes also predisposes children to having a lower birth weight.  

When it comes to nutrition, there's no difference whether patients consume organic or conventionally produced foods, researchers say.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has announced that it has launched an on-line service for people with Type 1 diabetes and their families to easily find information about clinical trials for drugs, treatments, and therapeutics for...