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Diane Fennell

Coffee Linked With Lower Stroke Risk

Drinking one cup of coffee per day, either regular or decaffeinated, is associated with a roughly 30% reduced risk of stroke, according to a recent study conducted at the University of Cambridge, in England…

Diane Fennell

A1C Shows Predictive Advantage

The HbA1c test can more accurately identify people at risk for a variety of health conditions than the fasting plasma glucose test, according to new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health…

Diane Fennell

“Swine” Flu Vaccine to be Available Shortly

On September 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of four vaccines against the H1N1, or “swine” flu, virus. According to federal officials, roughly six to seven million doses of vaccine will be available starting the first week in October, with millions more doses to be shipped in the following weeks…

Diane Fennell

Lantus and Cancer: Further Study Needed

Late last week, results from several European studies showing a possible link between Lantus (insulin glargine) and cancer were published online in the journal Diabetologia. Health agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) have been swift in their response to the release of this information, indicating that the studies are not conclusive and that people with diabetes should not stop taking Lantus without speaking to their doctors…

Diane Fennell

Research on Rosiglitazone

According to research presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 69th Scientific Sessions, using rosiglitazone (brand name Avandia) in combination with metformin or a sulfonylurea does not increase the risk for cardiovascular disease or death in people with Type 2 diabetes. But some scientists have met these results critically, claiming that the study does not have enough statistical power to resolve any of the controversy surrounding this drug.

David Spero

News Roundup

I’ve been dealing with a bad cold of late, but I’m still keeping an eye on the latest diabetes news. Here are some headlines that have caught my attention recently…

Tara Dairman

Novel Diabetes Drug Cycloset Approved

Tara Dairman

Some Accu-Chek Spirit Pumps Recalled

Tara Dairman

Protecting Yourself from Swine Flu

Tara Dairman

Stronger Warning For Gastroparesis Drug

Tara Dairman

More Companies Offer Deals to Deltec Customers

Tara Dairman

Deltec Cozmo Pump Discontinued

Tara Dairman

Fibrate Drug May Lower Heart Risks in Some

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Alert Day Brings Free Tools and Tips

Ingrid Strauch

New FDA Commissioner Nominated

Tara Dairman

Stem Cell Research Restriction Lifted

Tara Dairman

Getting Screened for Glaucoma

Ingrid Strauch

You’re Invited

Tara Dairman

HbA1c Test to be Used for Diagnosis

Web Team

In the Pipeline: Oral Insulin

Tara Dairman

Salsalate Study Now Recruiting

Tara Dairman

Higher HbA1c = Lower Brain Function?

Tara Dairman

Diabetes, Exercise, Outlook, and Your Brain

Tara Dairman

Does Aspirin Do Much Good?

Tara Dairman

Diets Do Work?

Tara Dairman

2008: The Year in Diabetes

Tara Dairman

Zetia May Help Protect Arteries in Type 2’s

Tara Dairman

Fibrate Drug Alone Doesn’t Cut Heart Risks for Type 2’s

Tara Dairman

Cancer Drugs Reverse Type 1 Diabetes in Mice

Eric Lagergren

The Stir, or Lack Thereof, Over A Cure

Tara Dairman

World Diabetes Day

Tara Dairman

Calories, Carb Counts Coming to Philadelphia Menus

Tara Dairman

Insulin Syringe Recall

Tara Dairman

The Rising Costs of Treating Type 2

Tara Dairman

Updated Guidelines for Treating Type 2

Tara Dairman

Fighting Fatty Liver With Exercise

Tara Dairman

Free Depression Screening, In Person and Online

Tara Dairman

California Chain Restaurants Will List Calories

Tara Dairman

Disability Law Amendment May Benefit People with Diabetes

Eric Lagergren

Hypoglycemia’s Dangerous Enough

Tara Dairman

Study Shows Real Benefit from CGMS

Tara Dairman

Early Blood Glucose Control Protects Years Later

Tara Dairman

Is Online Diabetes Education For You?

Tara Dairman

Tight Control in the Hospital Questioned

Tara Dairman

Byetta and Pancreatitis: What You Should Know

Tara Dairman

Drug Combo Linked to Increased Health Risks

Tara Dairman

Kidney Disease: Learn the Symptoms

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Treatment and Alzheimer Disease

Tara Dairman

New Combination Drug Approved

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Linked to Hearing Loss

Tara Dairman

Tight Control and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 3): VADT

David Spero

New Answers on Exercise

Tara Dairman

Tight Control and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 2): ACCORD

Web Team

What We’re Reading: Evaluating Health News

Tara Dairman

What’s Your eAG? You’ll Know Soon…

Tara Dairman

Tight Control and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 1): ADVANCE

David Spero

How Much (Monitoring) is Too Much? (Part 2)

Web Team

High Rates of Arthritis Found in People with Diabetes

Tara Dairman

Quitting Smoking as a Group

Tara Dairman

Two Diabetes Contests Encourage Creativity

Tara Dairman

Low-GI Diet May Help Kids With Type 1

Tara Dairman

"National Diabetes Goal" Set

Tara Dairman

Red Wine and Tea: Good for You?

Jan Chait

Parents Charged in Diabetes Death

Tara Dairman

Foot Ulcer Treatment Linked to Death from Cancer

Tara Dairman

Exubera May Be Linked to Lung Cancer

Tara Dairman

Kidney Fund Contest Opens to Young Artists

Tara Dairman

Actos May Help Slow Heart Disease

Tara Dairman

Two Lipid Drugs May Be Better Than One

Tara Dairman

Keeping the Weight Off

Tara Dairman

FreeStyle Navigator CGMS Approved

Tara Dairman

ADVANCE Study Contradicts ACCORD Findings

Tara Dairman

Blood Pressure Rising…What Can You Do?

Web Team

What We’re Reading: Reactions to ACCORD

Tara Dairman

Gastric Banding May Help Reverse Type 2

Tara Dairman

The ACCORD Trial Findings: What You Should Know

Tara Dairman

Caffeine May Affect Blood Glucose Levels

Tara Dairman

Cholesterol Drug Can Now Treat Type 2

Tara Dairman

Vytorin Study Results Disappoint

Tara Dairman

Symlin Now Available in a Pen

Tara Dairman

ADA’s New Guidelines OK Low-Carb Diets for Weight Loss

Tara Dairman

Bayer Recalls Faulty Test Strips

Tara Dairman

Happy Holidays!

Tara Dairman

Study Finds New Risks for Avandia

Tara Dairman

If the Shoe Fits…

Tara Dairman

Avandia: New Warning and Findings

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Weeks 4 & 5: At-Risk Populations and Youth

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Week 3: Around the World

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Week 2: Employees

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Week 1: Caregivers

Tara Dairman

Get Your Flu and Pneumonia Shots

Jan Chait

Byetta Garners Pancreatitis Warning

Tara Dairman

Exubera Inhaled Insulin Discontinued

Tara Dairman

Treating Depression Through the Workplace

Tara Dairman

Cinnamon—Not So Useful?

Tara Dairman

Warning About Possible Meter Malfunction

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Self-Management Launches Redesigned Web Site!

Tara Dairman

Actos Tops Avandia in Heart Safety Studies

Tara Dairman

Symlin May Help Obese People Lose Weight

Tara Dairman

New Research Focuses on Blood Pressure Control (Part 2)

Tara Dairman

New Research Focuses on Blood Pressure Control (Part 1)

Jan Chait

The "Heart" of Diabetes: More Than Just Blood Glucose

Tara Dairman

Is Obesity "Catching"? And Should It Be Diagnosed?

Tara Dairman

Two Standard Blood Tests May Get an Overhaul

Tara Dairman

Panel Recommends That Avandia Stay on the Market

Tara Dairman

More Good News About Exercise

Tara Dairman

More Trouble for Avandia; Alternative Drugs Reviewed

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Mentoring Program Proposed

Tara Dairman

Lipid-lowering Drugs Help Avert Neuropathy, Stroke

Tara Dairman

FDA Issues New Supplement Rules

Tara Dairman

New Risk of Smoking Found for Type 1

Tara Dairman

Seven-Day Continuous Glucose Monitor Approved

Tara Dairman

New Data on Avandia; New Warnings for TZD Drugs

Tara Dairman

Avandia Update

Tara Dairman

Chromium Supplements Show Little Benefit in New Study

Tara Dairman

Type 2 Drug Avandia Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks

Tara Dairman

Psychological Technique Helps Women With Diabetes Lose Weight

Tara Dairman

Good and Bad News About Diabetes and Cancer

Tara Dairman

Low Blood Glucose Doesn’t Affect Long-Term Brain Function

Tara Dairman

Low Testosterone Levels and Type 2 Diabetes

Tara Dairman

New Meter and Pump Models Hit the Market

Tara Dairman

Experimental Type 1 Treatment Meets Early Success

Tara Dairman

New Combination Diabetes Drug Janumet Approved

Tara Dairman

Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Parkinson Risk

Tara Dairman

Inhaled Insulin Passes Test for Safety

Tara Dairman

Second Diabetes Drug Linked to Increased Fractures

Tara Dairman

What’s For Breakfast? Whole Grains and Calcium!

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Drug Linked to Fracture Risk

Tara Dairman

New Guidelines for Lowering Women’s Heart and Stroke Risks

Tara Dairman

Trans Fat Alternative May Raise Blood Glucose

Tara Dairman

Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction: Two New Studies

Tara Dairman

How Much of a Risk Factor is Ethnicity?

Tara Dairman

Taking Foot Temperature Helps Prevent Ulcers

Tara Dairman

Byetta Approved for Use With TZDs

Tara Dairman

DiabetesSelfManagement.com Wins Two Blog Awards!

Tara Dairman

More Counterfeit OneTouch Test Strips Found

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Reversed in Mice Through Nervous System Treatment

Tara Dairman

Diet vs. Exercise for Weight Loss

Tara Dairman

Nation’s First Trans Fat Ban Approved

Tara Dairman

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Diabetes Control

Tara Dairman

Statin Studies Show Important Benefits for People With Diabetes

Tara Dairman

Antioxidant ALA Eases Pain From Diabetic Neuropathy

Tara Dairman

Exercise Helps Diabetes Control, Wards off Colds

Tara Dairman

Proposed Trans Fat Ban and Calorie Listing Sparks Debate

Tara Dairman

Studies Find Benefits for Fish and Omega-3 Consumption

Tara Dairman

Public Warned About Fake OneTouch Test Strips

Tara Dairman

New Diabetes Drug Januvia Approved by FDA

Tara Dairman

Accu-Chek Insulin Pump Hits U.S. Market

Tara Dairman

Not Taking Prescribed Drugs Linked with Death in People with Diabetes

Tara Dairman

Mixed Results in Islet Transplantation Study

Tara Dairman

BD Blood Glucose Meter Discontinued

Tara Dairman

Flu Shot Especially Important for People with Cardiovascular Disease

Katharine Davis

Lack of Sleep Linked to Poor Diabetes Control

Katharine Davis

The ADA Issues New Nutrition Guidelines

Katharine Davis

Some Canadian Web Sites Sell Counterfeit Drugs

Katharine Davis

Airline Carry-On Rules Slightly Relaxed

Katharine Davis

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