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Researchers evaluated 28 children aged 7 to 11 years with normal weight to determine whether glucose tolerance could be improved by interrupting sitting with short, moderate-intensity walking bouts. In a random order and on different days, participants underwent one of two conditions: continuous sitting for 3 hours or sitting interrupted …

According to research examining the long-term effect of coffee drinking on the risk of diabetes, coffee drinkers – especially those who drink over four cups a day – are at an increased risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. Heavy coffee consumption can also trigger pre-diabetes in young adults …

In patients with type 1 diabetes, but not those without diabetes, periodontal disease duration is an independent predictor of long-term progression of coronary artery calcium (CAC), according to a study. They examined the interrelation between periodontal disease and CAC progression in individuals with and without type 1 diabetes. The prevalence …

DPP4-Inhibitors have been on the market for seven years and, in that time, over 1 million patients have used the drug. Out of those patients, 33 reported severe joint pain. Now the FDA has published a warning, which will possibly cause prescribers and patients to discontinue using the drug. Although …

Insulet initiated a lot-specific voluntary recall of 40,846 boxes (10 Pods per box) of the OmniPod (Pod) Insulin Management System. This field corrective action is due to the possibility that some of the Pods from these lots may have a higher rate of failure than Insulet’s current manufacturing standards. For …

This week George Bakris, MD, does some quick math to determine the cost of diabetes as it relates to dialysis and contemplates the future of dialysis equipment. He also shares current dialysis treatment options that may offer some flexibility to patient currently bound to visiting treatment centers….

While researching some information for a CE I was preparing, I found out that approximately 74% of patients with diabetes have mild to severe hypertension. This means that in addition to the possible kidney damage caused by diabetes, most or our patients are also at risk for more kidney damage …

Possible new technology to replace fingerstick glucometers… Google has collaborated with DexCom, a company specializing in glucose monitoring devices to develop a revolutionary low-cost miniature glucometer that could replace the fingerstick glucometer. The new device is a wearable sensor that continuously monitors glucose levels and transmits real-time information via Cloud. …

First and only full mobile continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for adults and children as young as 2 years old… Diabetes patients and families nationwide have something to cheer about—no more separate receivers! The FDA just announced approval of the Dexcom’s G5® Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System, which sends …