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Our Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate from LECOM College of Pharmacy, Christina Dowd, has reviewed a new book from the ADA and found that it is a good read for you. See what she has to say.

Previous studies had raised questions about adverse behavioral changes with statins, such as irritability or violence, but findings with statins have been inconsistent. For postmenopausal women, said the scientists, the typical effect was increased aggression. The effect was significant for postmenopausal women older than age 45. The increase in aggression …

While undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy induced weight loss and improvements in obesity-related disorders, long-term follow up shows significant weight regain and a decrease in remission rates of diabetes and, to a lesser extent, other obesity-related disorders over time, according to a study. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a common and …

Any new medications will be over $300 a month, which is one of the main reasons for higher costs for those with diabetes. The other high cost is for inpatient care. A study in Diabetes Care found that patients with diabetes had more than twice the unadjusted mean direct health …

In countries with a high-burden of tuberculosis (TB), it has been well established that there is an increased incidence of TB among patients with diabetes. Diabetes patients face up to a sevenfold increased likelihood of having tuberculosis compared to the general population. However, in countries with a low burden of …

ADA’s one-size-fits-all guidelines might be unrealistic, says the author of a new study in Diabetes Care. Only 35% of more than 5,000 diabetes patients evaluated met targets for A1C and LDL cholesterol levels and blood pressure, with more white than black patients meeting the targets. Researchers found 72% of patients …

The accuracy of blood glucose meters (BGMs) in the low glycemic range is questionable, according to an observation published letter. This prompts concerns regarding safety for measuring blood glucose and when BGMs are used in trials. Noting that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration draft guidance for over-the-counter BGMs requires …

There is an issue with the bolus screen display. The wrong bolus amount may appear on the screen due to an error with the Bolus Wizard. The company is telling patients that blood glucose levels based on a bolus that is more than 12 minutes old should not be used …

A team of Binghamton University researchers are creating a 3-D printing process to build implantable tissues and organs to treat otherwise incurable diseases. They are trying to "grow" a functioning three-dimensional model of a pancreas and creating new cells that produce insulin. By creating this new printing technology, researchers can …

Older women who fit more minutes of heart-pumping exercise into their week will lose more body fat, a new study shows. Researchers found that postmenopausal women who got five hours of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise every week — double the normally recommended amount — lost significantly more body fat within a …