Reprogramming alpha cells into insulin producing beta cells can be used to treat diabetes….
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New Smartphone Medical Application: UChek Urinalysis
Getting a urine test can be done at home for as little as 99 cents and a smartphone….
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Americans eating less and getting fatter….
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Walnut consumption can reduce risk for type 2 diabetes in women….
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Men who are experiencing permanent or chronic stress have a 45 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes….
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An artificial pancreas, AKA a closed-loop delivery system, significantly improves overnight glycemic control and reduces nocturnal hypoglycemic episodes in type 1 diabetic patients compared with standard insulin pump therapy….
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Doubling the physician-patient encounter time can increase median time to target A1c, blood pressure, and LDL goals….
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PaQ(TM) can help type 2 diabetic patients increase compliance as well as provide better and safer glycemic management….
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Have you ever heard of the "lag effect" (and I don’t mean when you fall behind in a bike race)? This week our excerpt from Joslin’s Diabetes Deskbook looks at how best to manage glucose when our patients are working on improving their fitness. Our Homerun Slides provide easy-to-understand information on …
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