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A new study shows that, if used properly, vibration plate machines may help overweight or obese people trim their belly fat and achieve long-term weight loss. The study showed that obese women who followed a weight loss diet and regularly used the vibration plate machines were more successful at long-term …

Controlling blood sugars may not be enough to prevent the complications of diabetes.   See this week’s Item 6

The FDA has informed us that some stolen vials of the long-acting insulin Levemir made by Novo Nordisk Inc., are being sold in the U.S. market. They may not have been stored and handled properly, and may be dangerous for patients to use. The agency is advising patients who use …

ADA confirms that the A1c test will be used for the diagnosis of diabetes. Fasting blood sugar tests will no longer be necessary to diagnosis diabetes. The A1c test can be done anytime without regard to meals. ADA – International Expert Committee Recommends A1c Test to Diagnose Diabetes

The study found extra benefits for those who kept the A1c levels closer to the 4% to 5% mark that is common for healthy people. As well as the reduction in heart attacks, there was a 15% fall in heart disease when blood sugar levels were kept to 6.6% on …

Lilly and Medtronic Form Alliance to Provide Solutions for Diabetes Management. Together they are going to collaborate with health care professionals to improve the delivery of diabetes education to people and caregivers affected by Type 1 diabetes – including the development of new educational resources and classes around the initiation …

Disetronic Medical Systems Inc. and FDA have recalled some ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pumps. Hydroxycut Weight Loss Nutritional Products Recalled:

Diabetes drugs must now clear cardiovascular hurdle, says FDA….

Senator Edward Kennedy Honored With American Diabetes Association’s Distinguished Service Achievement Award

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