Link between phthalates found in plastic and insulin resistance, hypertension… Two chemicals commonly found in plastic wrap, soap, cosmetics, and food packaging are associated with a rise in blood pressure and insulin resistance in children and adolescents, according to a series of studies performed at NYU Langone Medical Center. The …

Healing times for skin ulcers and bedsores can be reduced by a third with the use of low-intensity ultrasound, scientists from the University of Sheffield and University of Bristol have found. Researchers discovered the ultrasound transmits a vibration through the skin and “wakes up” cells in wounds helping to stimulate …

Researchers monitored 13 stairways and 12 pairs of escalators in seven connected shopping centers in downtown Montreal. A total of 33,793 pedestrians were counted ascending or descending over 35 days. The researchers found that increasing the distance between a stairway and an escalator by 100% accounted for 71% variance when …

Disney and Lilly Diabetes have joined forces to bring these great reads to kids with type 1 diabetes. Give parents the link below to get free digital and talking versions of select titles in different age groups. And let them know to check out the rest of the site for …

It’s called the “iLet” (think pancreatic “islets”). The current prototype features a touchscreen interface, chambers for both insulin and glucagon, built-in Dexcom and control algorithm integration, and wireless CGM calibration via a paired blood glucose meter (so you cannot incorrectly enter the meter value). Dr. Edward Damiano hopes to improve …

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Communiteq Systems Inc. $5.99 Blackberry   The only application you’ll need to record personal health-related info like blood sugar/glucose, blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, nutrition, exercise, medications, lab results, general notes, and more.

By FiftyThree, Inc. Free on iOS Paper turns your iPad into a digital notebook, with everything you need to bring your ideas to life.

By WebPix Solutions $.99 iOS   Diabetic Food Recipes App help to control diabetes using the food you like. Plus free delicious diabetic diet recipes that you will enjoy diabetes-friendly food year round and You don’t have to give up flavor when you reduce calories.

Often when I see a patient who has started on basal insulin, they seem to do okay. But as the prescriber starts to increase the basal dose to gain A1c control, the patient frequently gain weight and that can increase non-adherence to medications. These patients have been fighting their weight …