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Made with Croslite Ag+™ which is nano-Silver ceramic crystals acombined with Croslite™. This creates a material which is naturally anti-microbial, effectively killing harmful strains of bacteria and fungi which are routinely at issue with foot infections. These crocs can even have an orthotic placed in them. To learn more about …

First in Class Drug for Diabetes enters Phase 2b Clinical Testing. Metabasis announced that MB07803 which is designed to regulate glucose production in the liver by inhibiting an enzyme known as fructose 1,6- bisphosphatase (FBPase), a key component of the gluconeogenesis pathway is starting clinical trials. This means yet another …

There are a lot of great pictures from the AADE conference and one of them is this week’s best product. Funny thing is, no one wanted to use it.

Long-Boot, Valve Assembly and Heart Monitor Many people with diabetes are at risk of developing wounds on their feet that just won’t heal

Christopher Liu, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, University of Florida, has been using the Pelikan Sun lancing device for the past few weeks and although it is big, bulky and costly, he had some good reasons why your patients might want one. Read his review of this device by clicking here …

Kelli Culler, University of Florida Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, reviewed the new EatSmart Nutrition Scale™. This product is something you should think about telling your patients about. It not only weighs your food, but it tells you the Calorie, Fat, Protein, Carbs, and Sodium content for your foods. See this …

The student-designed cell therapy pouch is formed by two concentric stents, similar to the ones used to keep clogged blood vessels open. A band of nylon mesh surrounds the inner stent and holds the microcapsules containing helpful cells. The tiny openings in the mesh, each about 250 microns in diameter, …

FUTURE FOCUS The game to help kids to learn about Diabetes Martha Barroso is 13 and has type1diabetes. She and her 10 year old brother made a new great game. This game will help kids to learn about Diabetes, this Game is recommended by doctors at Loma Linda Clinic. This …

FDA Okays First Direct Renin Inhibitor for Hypertension The FDA has approved aliskiren (Tektuma), the first oral direct renin inhibitor for treatment of hypertension. The drug is the first in a new class of agents known as oral renin inhibitors and is approved for the treatment of high blood pressure …

Digital Angel Corporation received patent approval for its syringe-implantable glucose-sensing RFID microchip, next is FDA approval. The RFID microchip measures the glucose concentration levels of diabetic patients. The syringe-implantable bio-sensor chip has a passive transponder, glucose sensor and integrated circuitry that allow anyone implanted with the microchip to painlessly scan …