Nipro Diagnostics received FDA approval for two of its self-monitoring blood glucose systems. The monitoring systems will be available through retail, mail and distribution channels beginning in the fourth quarter under partner brands or under Nipro Diagnostics’ own TRUE brand, the company said.
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Flavonoid Foods Lower Risk of Insulin, Inflammation Issues
Foods with a high concentration of flavonoids are linked to lower levels of insulin resistance and chronic inflammation and higher levels of a protein that regulates blood glucose. Journal of Nutrition Aug. 2014
Read More »Eating Breakfast May Not Improve Metabolism
People who ate breakfast showed greater physical activity and more stable blood glucose readings, but did not have significant changes in metabolism at six weeks compared with those who skipped breakfast. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; Aug. 2014
Read More »U300 Insulin Glargine Produces Lower Rates of Night Time Hypoglycemia
A reduced risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia is among the advantages….
Read More »Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Risk Higher for Non-Hispanic African American Patients
Risk is also higher for those who have had diabetes longer and have higher HbA1c levels….
Read More »Diet and Physical Activity Reduce Inflammatory Markers in Type 2
Both diet and diet plus physical activity interventions reduced inflammatory markers soon after type 2 diagnosis….
Read More »Sensor Implant Measures Blood pH in Type 1 Diabetes
The device, only tested in mice, also can release insulin to prevent acidosis….
Read More »CPAP Lowers BP and A1c in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers also found that Quality of Life improved and costs were lowered….
Read More »Beta-Adrenergic Blockade Effects on Glucose Counterregulation in Advanced T2DM and Beta-Cell Failure
At normoglycemia, beta-adrenergic blockade may cause increased insulin sensitivity….
Read More »The Safety and Use of Oral Methazolamide in Type 2 Diabetes
Methazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, is a medication used to treat increased pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma….
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