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.
Alert: SGLT2 Inhibitors for Diabetes May Cause Serious Genital Infection
Warning that cases of a rare but serious infection of the genitals and area around the genitals have been reported with the class of type 2 diabetes medicines.
Riomet Metformin Lots Recalled Due to Contamination
Riomet Metformin, used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults and children over 10, has been recalled due to contamination. See full details and lot information.
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...
Jardiance Approved by FDA to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
Jardiance (empagliflozin) tablets have been approved by the FDA as an addition to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetic adults.
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...
OmniPod Recall: Insulet Recalls OmniPod Insulin Management System
Recall of the OmniPod (Pod) Insulin Management System. Patients may not receive the expected insulin dose, or have insulin delivery interupted, which can cause...
New Paper Patch for Diabetics Measures Blood Sugar Levels, Pain-Free
New sensor patch allows diabetics to effectively measure their sugar levels, pain free.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
