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Finesse Disposable Insulin Patch Pump  Finesse is a small, flat, disposable, mealtime insulin delivery patch that is about one-quarter inch thick and just a little longer than a mid-sized paper clip. Entirely mechanical with no batteries, no electronics, no separate infusion sets, it stays comfortably adhered for up to three …

According to the results of a study, communication and scheduled meal times play key roles in children’s weight. Children who eat with their families for at least 20 minutes four times a week have lower body weight than those who stay at the table for only 15 to 17 minutes. …

Patients expect their medical professionals to use more technology such as text and emails. According to a report, patients expect technology to aid communication with providers for faster and more cost-effective healthcare. Key findings also included: 85% of patients feel that high-tech communication channels such as email, text messages and …

Individuals with type 2 diabetes have increased fracture risk despite higher bone meal density. The study had 4,135 participants including 420 participants with type 2 diabetes grouped according to their blood sugar control using A1c as a measure. The first group consisted of patients with adequately controlled blood sugar (A1c …

Patients with diabetes who have had the disease a longer period of time are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than those who have had diabetes for a shorter time….

Regular aspirin use was associated with an elevated risk for neovascular age-related macular degeneration….

Compared with younger adults, older adults get greater glycemic benefit from participating in self-management interventions in small groups….

Cognitive decline seems to increase with….