Researchers in Scotland have developed a procedure reducing the number of donors required for islet cell transplants….

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released its first international poll today, comparing sleep times, attitudes, habits and bedtime routines of those in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan between the ages of 25 and 55 years old….

Every day we hear how weight loss is good for our patients with diabetes but when we speak to them we are talking in such ambiguous terms that they often don’t see the value in losing weight. This is compounded by the fact that as we gain weight we have …

Ramsi Ajjan This week we begin a new series of Clinical Text excerpts with a focus on case studies. Each case is presented as you would actually see it and the use of real-life experiences means the decisions and outcomes are factually based. Along the way to determining a diagnosis …

  In this week’s Homerun Slides, we look at the potential cost savings of diabetes prevention programs, and the medical benefits of weight loss including how weight loss can increase life expectancy….

"Diabetes has never been an excuse for this team." Jacqueline Middleton, Sports Reporter from the USA Pro Challenge Stage 7 At the ready. Team Novo Nordisk awaits the start of Stage 7 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Denver, Colorado. Seventeen professional cyclists, from 10 different countries, all living …

Last week we had our reporter Jacqueline Middleton, and photographer Jay Maragon, at the final stage of the USA Pro Challenge. As you may know, this year Novo Nordisk has fielded a professional cycling team where all riders have type 1 diabetes. Jackie got a chance to meet with Phil …

gWhiz Education Free for starter pack, $29.99 per topic after iOS/Android    From the experts in textbook publishing at McGraw-Hill comes this app designed for medical students. The PreTest Self-Assessment and Review includes questions and detailed answers covering the major topics included in the USMLE and medical boards. The starter pack …

Family History Not Obesity Greatest Risk Factor  See this week’s Item #1.

How to Improve Your Patients’ Injection Techniques    Many times our patients our injecting their insulin improperly. It is important that they review the proper procedures on occasion. This tool from BD can help improve the way they give injections and help to control their blood sugars. How to Improve Your …