Nationwide Ice Cream Recall Hits Multiple Brands
An extensive, nationwide recall due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes has been expanded to include more brands, such as Blue Bunny, Nestle, Nutrisystem...
PCC in Diabetes: Does it Improve Glycemic Control?
A new study has found that while patient-centered care (PCC) was associated with significant improvements in both physical and mental quality of life and...
Glucose-Sensing, Non-Invasive Contact Lens Invented
Researchers have announced an amazing new technology for people with diabetes that could allow blood-glucose level testing via a non-invasive contact lens that samples...
Type 1 Diabetic Adults Should Use CGM, Experts Say
The Endocrine Society issued a Clinical Practice Guideline recommending continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as the gold standard of care for adults with Type 1...
Causes of Diabetes Induced Bone Fragility Include Certain Drugs
Expert IOF review explains why people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of bone fragility, including the effect...
Burden of Chronic Conditions on Latin-American, Caribbean Health Systems Increasing
Six Latin American and Caribbean countries continue to face challenges managing more complex health needs related to certain diseases and conditions. The health systems of...
First Artificial Pancreas Approved by FDA for Diabetes
The FDA has approved the first automated insulin delivery device, also known as an artificial pancreas, which adjusts insulin levels with little or no...
Diabetes and CABG Surgery: Arteries Lead to Better Outcomes
More diabetic patients survive when only arteries are used for bypasses during coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, according to new findings. Diabetic patients who undergo...
Obalon Balloon System for Weight Loss, FDA Approves Marketing
The Obalon Balloon System, a weight-loss system that uses gastric balloons to occupy space in the stomach, has been approved by the FDA for...
Steviva Ingredients Earns SQF Certification
Steviva Ingredients, makers of diabetic-friendly sweeteners, has earned it's Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 2 certification for their Guilds Lakes area facility. To say Steviva...
New Method Prevents Retinal Transplant Rejection, May Treat Retinal Diseases
A new treatment that prevents retinal transplant rejection using immune-matched stem cells may be used to treat age-related macular degeneration and other retinal diseases. Stem...
Devices to Reduce Disability in Stroke Patients Cleared for Marketing
The FDA has approved the marketing of two devices from Trevo that, when used within 6-hours of the onset of stroke symptoms, can reduce...
Sugar Industry Cherry Picked Data to Blame Fat for CHD
A disturbing report published by JAMA details the lengths the sugar industry has gone to since the 1950's to cast fat as the cause...
38% of At-Risk Diabetics Not Getting Recommended Treatment
Research reveals important gaps in care, showing that certain people with diabetes are not being prescribed treatment by their doctors that could prevent cardiovascular...
Study: Snail Venom May Help Treat Diabetes
Researchers have found that venom extracted from a species of snail could be used for diabetes management. New research has found that venom extracted from...
Premature Babies More Likely to Develop Dysglycemia
Data from a longitudinal study following the health of extreme preemies since their birth shows that they are at a greater risk of abnormal...
