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iGlucose

iGlucose iglucose uses mobile technology to change the way individuals with diabetes manage their condition. By seamlessly communicating data from glucometers to the iglucose diabetes management portal, glucose readings can be shared in real-time with family members, caregivers and health care professionals. iglucose eliminates the burden of keeping logbooks and …

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Bydureon: Made in the U.S.A for Europeans

Amylin Pharmaceuticals received its first regulatory approval in Europe while approval of the diabetes drug has been delayed at least a year in the US. The approval by the European Commission in June means the 300 employees Amylin has at its manufacturing facility in Ohio will switch gears from making …

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Obesity Epidemic in US Continues to Spread

Today, the state with the lowest obesity rate would have had the highest rate in 1995. Despite new initiatives aimed at various sectors of society, including schools and restaurants, obesity rates did not drop in one single US state last year, and rose in 16 of them. Twelve states have …

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Fatigue the Greatest Challenge for Dealing with Diabetes

Eighty-five percent of people with diabetes say fatigue is their top challenge and it makes it difficult to get through their day, a U.S. survey indicates. Living with diabetes is a constant challenge. Chronic fatigue may be symptomatic of the disease and can make it difficult for someone with diabetes …

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