A1C Goal for Type 2 Diabetics Changed by ACP, Treament Changes Possible
The recommended goal for A1C results for Type 2 Diabetics has been eased by the American College of Physicians (ACP) and it may affect current treatment options.
Insulin Pump Cuts Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in Half
People with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pump therapy face almost 50% less risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who take...
Research Team Discovers Diabetes Cure Without Side Effects
An exciting discovery has led to a new technique that has cured diabetes for one year without side effects by increasing the types of...
New Therapies May Lead to Type 1 Diabetes Prevention or Reversal
Type 1 diabetes is incurable and has serious lifelong health consequences, but new research has discovered possible therapies to prevent or reverse it.
Recall Expands for Various Heart and Blood Pressure Medications Nationwide
Recent recall of drugs used for high blood pressure and heart failure has been expanded to include all lots, including Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide.
Eating Peanuts and Nuts Reduces Diabetes Mortality Rate
People who eat at least 10 grams of nuts or peanuts per day had a reduced mortality rate from diabetes, as well as other...
New Paper Patch for Diabetics Measures Blood Sugar Levels, Pain-Free
New sensor patch allows diabetics to effectively measure their sugar levels, pain free.
Oral Insulin Capsule to Replace Injections Developed
Researchers have created a way to deliver insulin in the form of a capsule that can be taken orally. This is a huge development,...
Diabetes Wearable Reads Sweat to Monitor Glucose, Cortisol and IL-6
Bioengineers have created a durable and versatile biosensor wearable for diabetes monitoring that measures 3 molecules, including blood sugar, from sweat.
New Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Could End Insulin Injections
Exciting new approach to treating type 1 diabetes limits damage caused by the immune system and could end the need for regular insulin injections. Researchers...
New Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Option Discovered
New treatment for Type 1 Diabetes is on the horizon thanks to researchers who discovered a more successful option than the one currently used.
Type 1 Diabetes Breakthrough with Artemisinin Treatment
Researchers have announced that FDA-approved artemisinins, used for decades to treat malaria, offer a completely new therapy for type 1 diabetes. It promises to be...
New Insulin Pill to Replace Daily Injections Developed
Insulin pill for diabetes created by Harvard researchers. This oral insulin delivery method dramatically transforms the way diabetics keep their blood sugar levels in check.
Nationwide Recall of Blood Pressure and Heart Failure Medicines
Recall of several medicines containing valsartan, which includes hypertension and heart failure drugs such as Teva, Major, Actavis and more.
HangTite Insulin Pen Holder Solves Common Diabetic Problems, Improves Home Care
Developed by a type 1 diabetic, the HangTite offers a very affordable solution to common issues with insulin pens and helps improve diabetic care...
New Metformin Could Help 40-percent of Diabetes Patients That Currently Can’t Take Metformin
New metformin treatment option for the 40 percent of diabetes patients that currently can't take this first-line drug of choice. Although metformin was introduced as...
