ABBOTT LAUNCHES FIRST COMPLETE BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR DIABETIC CATS AND DOGS Abbott launched the first complete handheld blood glucose monitoring system designed specifically for diabetic cats and dogs. AlphaTRAK gives veterinarians and pet owners the ability to check blood-sugar levels accurately, easily and with very little blood.

Women with type 1 diabetes have decreased sexual function and increased sexual distress during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, according to researchers.

TolerRx(TRX4) Gets Orphan Drug Designation for Treatment of New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes TRX4 was shown to preserve the function of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

Men with cardiovascular disease may be at considerably increased risk for death even when their blood sugar level remains in the “normal” range.

Their odds of an attack double soon after diagnosis, study finds.

GKA compounds rapidly lower blood glucose levels by increasing glucose uptake in the liver and increasing insulin secretion from the pancreas.

Researchers report that pharmacological stress echocardiography is equally effective in stratifying cardiac risk in diabetes and nondiabetics.

Overall, the mean values of the diastolic parameters were significantly improved at six months.

The findings are based on an analysis of data from 902 women with diabetes who were involved in the Nurses’ Health Study.

Population-based studies show an association between oral conditions (periodontal disease and/or tooth loss) and cardiovascular disease.