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 …
Read More »Yearly Archives: 2011
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Lilly Prepares to Launch Bydureon in US
Eli Lilly aims to bring its once-a-week diabetes injection Bydureon to US markets in the first half of next year.…
Read More »Replace Nuts for Carbs Beneficial in Diabetes
Eating nuts every day could help control Type 2 diabetes and prevent its complications.…
Read More »Personalized Feedback in Diabetes Self-Management Not Always Effective
Canadian researchers were surprised when personalized computer-generated feedback mailed to type 2 diabetes patients didn’t help them improve their glycemic control.…
Read More »Flavonoid in Strawberries May Limit Diabetes Complications
Researchers have shown that fisetin, a type of flavonoid found in strawberries and to a lesser extent in other foods, reduces neurologic complications and kidney damage in type 1 diabetes.…
Read More »Why Do Patients with Diabetes Walk Less?
Physical activity is a cornerstone of treatment for diabetes, yet people with diabetes perform less moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than people without diabetes.…
Read More »Insulin Aspart by Jet Injection Enhances Absorption
Using jet injection of insulin instead of conventional pen devices can halve the time required to reach appropriate glucose-lowering effects.…
Read More »
Diabetes In Control. A free weekly diabetes newsletter for Medical Professionals. News and information for Medical Professionals.