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Glucose & Insulin
Reducing HbA1c Less than 1 Point Reduces Risk of Dying within 5 Years by 50%
Patients who had suboptimal glycemic control and reduced their HbA1c value by slightly less than 1% were 50% less likely to die within 5 years than were patients whose HbA1c did not improve.
Some Thoughts on the iBGStar
A comprehensive review of the ibGStar, from the software to the strips.
DLife: Lows, Lows, and More Lows
Lindsey Guerin discusses the possible causes behind her low blood glucose readings.
DiabetesMine: How To Save Money on Strips? = Mad Science
Is there any way to re-use blood glucose test strips? How to measure your blood glucose if you ran out of strips? Interesting blog post on the subject.
Regular Glucose Monitoring Increases Medication Adherence and Reduces A1c
Blood glucose monitoring at least once a day is associated with reduced A1C levels and greater adherence to medication in type 2 diabetes patients who do not take insulin
Resveratrol, ingredient in red wine, found not to improve insulin sensitivity
Resveratrol, an ingredient in red wine thought to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce risk of heart disease and increase longevity, does not appear to offer these benefits.
Connected Insulin Pumps: Accu-Chek Combo vs. Animas Ping
Mike Lawson reports on the similarities and differences of “next-gen” insulin pumps systems.
Diabetes devices May be damaged by airport security scanners
Full-body or X-ray scanners used for airport security screening may affect the function of insulin pump or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices.
A New Insulin Delivery Device for People With Type 2
There is a new category of insulin device on the market that is aimed at patients with type 2 diabetes. It’s a disposable insulin delivery device.
Roche Receives FDA Clearance for Blood Glucose Monitor
Roche has announced it has received FDA clearance for a blood glucose monitor for hospital point-of-care testing, according to a news release.
Lilly’s dulaglutide tops 3 diabetes drugs in late-stage trials
Eli Lilly & Co’s experimental once-weekly diabetes drug dulaglutide proved superior in late-stage clinical trials to three other widely used medicines that are dosed more frequently, the company said on Monday.
Research: Eating More Legumes -beans, lentils- Improves Glycemic Control
Eating more legumes (such as beans, chickpeas or lentils) as part of a low-glycemic index diet appears to improve glycemic control and reduce estimated coronary heart disease.
Oral Agents for Lowering Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
There are currently eight categories of oral agents marketed in the US for lowering blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. Each category has different reasons for use, differing efficacies for different individuals, etc.
From Diabetes Mine: About a Pancreas Transplant for Type I’s
Wil Dubois answers some science-y questions about pancreas transplants and whether an immune-suppressant drug for HIV/AIDS and hepatitis could impact someone’s type 1 diabetes honeymoon.
Why This Government Is Subsidizing Pancreas Transplant Programme for TI’s?
The main objectives of pancreas transplant are to eliminate the patient’s dependency on insulin, to improve the quality of life and to reduce long-term diabetic complications.
HbA1c Declines Cut 5-Year Death Rate
Patients who had suboptimal glycemic control and reduced their hemoglobin A1c value by slightly less than 1% were 50% less likely to die within 5 years than were patients whose HbA1c did not improve. Read more
U.S News: Use and Abuse of the Glycemic Index
In simple terms, the glycemic index measures how much a food raises blood sugar levels. The word “glycemic” refers to sugar in the blood. However, there is a layer of complexity to this analysis.
For Type 2 diabetes, Initiating Basal Insulin with Degludec Better Than Glargine
In certain insulin-naive patients with type 2 diabetes, initiating basal insulin with degludec rather than glargine may make for a smoother course.
Exercise After Eating Helps with Blood Glucose
All participants had their glucose levels measured four and one-half hours after eating. At that time, those with diabetes had a significantly higher glucose level when they did not walk.