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Inclusion of almonds in the breakfast meal decreased blood glucose concentrations….

Poor diagnosis and ineffective treatment of diabetes may put millions of people worldwide at risk for early death….

Diabetic Neuropathic Disorders, Part 2 John R. White, Jr., PharmD, PA R. Keith Campbell, PharmB, MBA, CDE Travis E. Sonnett, PharmD Adaptation by Matthew Szabo, PharmD (candidate) Diabetic Gastroparesis Treatment Options This week we continue our exploration of diabetic neuropathic disorders with analyses of two drugs used to treat diabetic …

by Ashley Berry, Mercer University Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate 2011    Is it possible for an obese Type 2 diabetic patient who administers large quantities of insulin daily to be able to suddenly reduce the amount of insulin they are taking and also have a significant reduction in weight? We …

By Sheri Colberg, PhD   For decades, people blamed excess body fat on a lack of willpower, evidenced by the fact that 90-95 percent of dieters regain all the weight they lose. More recently, hormones like leptin that are released from fat cells have taken more of the rap, along …

With insulin costing up to 100 dollars a vial, the Securitee Blanket at five dollars is great insurance that can prevent the vial from breaking if dropped. But even more importantly it can help prevent patients who use different insulins from picking up and using the wrong medication. Available at Amazon for …

Insulin Vial Protection by Securitee Blanket With insulin costing up to 100 dollars a vial, the Securitee Blanket at five dollars is great insurance that can prevent the vial from breaking if dropped. But even more importantly it can help prevent patients who use different insulins from picking up and using …

Findings help refine understanding of why obese humans appear to be particularly vulnerable to Type 2 diabetes….

HbA1c blood test doesn’t work as well in kids as adults and we may need a lower threshold for children….

In hospitals, a blood glucose level of 180 mg/dl or less might be an appropriate target in people who have not been diagnosed with diabetes….