Study Shows DAFNE Helps Type 1s Manage Their Diabetes
Education as part of routine care is the key to successful treatment of type 1 diabetes, according to a new study from researchers in the United Kingdom.
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Insulin pumps save money, says diabetes group
The Canadian Diabetes Association is calling on the P.E.I. government to pay for the cost of insulin pumps and supplies for people living with type 1 diabetes, in order to save on the health budget overall.
Instrument Detects Sulfonylurea Levels in Diabetics
A major cause of hypoglycemia is excess sulfonylurea administration – taking a common medication without eating, or taking too much of it. Many, many trips to the emergency department arise from trouble with sylfonylurea meds.
Five To-Do’s for People Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes
DiabetesHealth provides with five suggestions for newly diagnosed people with diabetes.
Diabetes Self-Management: Meat and Diabetes
We know from several studies that vegetarian and vegan diets help prevent, control, and even reverse diabetes. But how do they do that?
Study finds link between flu virus and TI diabetes onset
Researchers in Italy have discovered that the flu virus could contribute to the onset of diabetes. This finding could help scientists uncover a way to prevent some forms of this condition.
Nanoparticle Research Shows Promise for T1D and Other Autoimmune Diseases
In this research, the investigators used biodegradable nanoparticles containing MS-related antigen components to reset the immune system balance and create immune tolerance in an animal model of MS. JDRF provided partial support for this work because of its relevance to T1D immune therapies.
Bioengineers develop “self-cleaning” membrane for implantable glucose sensors
An implantable sensor that allows diabetics to more effectively monitor their blood-sugar levels is a step closer to reality, thanks to a researcher at Texas A&M University who is developing technology aimed at enabling these sensors to remain functional in the body for an extended period of time.
Type 1 Onset Linked to Low Vitamin D?
A report in the December issue of the journal Diabetologia says that a study of 1,000 active-duty military personnel who later developed type 1 diabetes showed that low levels of vitamin D significantly increased the chances of developing the disease
Islet Cell Advancement Increases Impact On Transplantation
A study reports that a team of researchers in South Korea have successfully engineered islet cell clusters (ICCs) that will improve pancreatic islet transplantation and offer promise for curing diabetes mellitus.
J.D. Power: Roche Ranks Highest in Satisfaction with Blood Glucose Meters
While satisfaction with blood glucose meters is high among users, perceived accurate readings and an easy-to-use navigation interface differentiate the highest performers from other meters, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Blood Glucose Meter Satisfaction StudySM released today.
What Exactly Is The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes?
The connection between diabetes and hearing loss has, in the past, been somewhat sketchy and tentative. In an article we published two years ago here at DiabetesSelfManagement.com, the notion of diabetes causing hearing loss was described as controversial.
Joslin Diabetes Center scientists increase understanding of genetic risk factor for TI
As part of their ongoing research Joslin Diabetes Center scientists have demonstrated how a genetic variant associated with type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases influences susceptibility to autoimmunity
In pregnancy, Type 2 diabetes may pose less risk than Type 1
Pregnant women with Type 2 diabetes have a better chance at good outcomes than those with Type 1, particularly if they receive proper care before and during their pregnancy.
A CDE’s Tips for Surviving the Holidays if You Have Diabetes
Are you ready to celebrate the holidays? How many festivities are on your calendar this season? It’s time to navigate the minefield of situations that can throw your diabetes off course and send a joyous occasion into the dumps.
FoodConsumer: Vegetables, PUFA rich plant oil help diabetes mellitus
A study in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research suggests eating vegetables and polyunsaturated fatty acids rich plant oil can help reduce DNA strand breaks.
Type 1 diabetes associated with chronic liver disease
Patients with type 1 diabetes displayed a greater risk for developing chronic liver disease, including a fourfold prevalence for cirrhosis, compared with the general population, according to study data presented at The Liver Meeting.
DiabetesDaily: Feeling Depressed Can Bring Down Your Diabetes
Clinical depression affects approximately 21 to 27 percent of people with type 1 diabetes and 11 percent of type 2 diabetics, according to an article in Diabetes Spectrum.
DiabetesMine: Dexcom’s New G4 — Is Now the Time to Buy?
Last month, Dexcom’s fourth-generation Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) was FDA approved, much faster than anyone — even the folks at Dexcom— expected. Fifteen days later, I was opening a FedEx box from Dexcom and have been wearing the G4 Platinum 24-7-19 since then.
The Diabetes-Friendly Skies – Pending TSA’s Approval
Almost 44 million Americans are traveling this Thanksgiving week, and without a doubt there are going to be hassles. But people with diabetes (PWDs) have to worry about a bit more than whether you can carry on a snow globe or your favorite brand of cranberry sauce.