The cream, which has been tested on mice in two trials, is designed to replenish GDNF, a group of cells that play a role in stimulating nerve growth. For those with small-fiber neuropathy–which reveals itself through pain and tingling in the extremities, usually the feet–the cells are lost through the degeneration of nerve endings.
The FDA is asking that the number of calories be more prominent, the amount of added sugar and percentage of whole wheat be included, and for more clarity on serving sizes. Recommended serving sizes for some foods may be adjusted.
A new blood glucose measurement technology is currently being developed at the Western New England University by Ronny Priefer, Ph.D., that’s employing novel breathalyzer nanotechnology.
For people with diabetes of all types, blood pressure is one of the most important health markers. It can be taken quickly and easily, and offers a quick glimpse at cardiovascular health. If a person has been physically active, eating sensibly, and managing his or her disease well, chances are good that blood pressure will […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly common ailment among people with diabetes. More than 50 percent of people with diabetes complain of some type of gastrointestinal symptoms.
The study looked at a total of 75,498 couples and found that having a spouse with type 2 diabetes can increase the partner’s diabetic risk by 26%. In explanation of these results, the researchers cited something called “social clustering”.
We’re pleased to continue with our monthly recap of favorite D-blog posts from around the Diabetes Online Community (DOC) that we kicked off back several years ago. Below is the list of what caught our eye in this first month of 2014.
You might have already heard of the first SGLT2 drug approved by the FDA. It’s called Invokana, and it arrived in the United States last year. Terminology aside, this class of drugs seems to represent a conspicuous advance in treatment for type 2s. And it’s all because they work in a distinctly different way than […]
Some winter wisdom is about as factual as Frosty the Snowman. Problem is, these fictions don’t just give you the warm and fuzzies — they can pack on the pounds, stuff up your nose, and even increase your risk of cancer. This season, don’t let these winter health myths get the best of you.
Women with diets rich in foods like berries, chocolate, red wine and tea also have reduced inflammation and insulin resistance – a diabetes precursor, according to new UK research.
The device scans the eye with a blue light, measuring the intensity of light emitted by the eye. When there’s too much sugar in a patient’s body, sugar molecules start binding to proteins in the lens of the eye. A higher measurement of what’s called “lens autofluorescence” corresponds to higher levels of glucose build-up in […]
Biologist Haruko Obokata and her colleagues at the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology say they’ve figured out a fast, easy way to make the most powerful cells in the world — embryonic stem cells — from just one blood cell.
You can use them to count carbs, log blood sugar, but users say they’re no substitute for patient knowledge and a doctor’s care.
Your guide to 180 tools for living well with diabetes, plus a look at new health technology on the horizon from the American Diabetes Association.
Just because the polar vortex is back, doesn’t mean you can’t have fresh produce. Believe it or not, some fruits and veggies are in their prime this time of year. Sharon Richter, RD walks us through some of the best picks and the tastiest ways to serve them. Read on for her top 13 of […]
Once again, FDA had the privilege of attending the 2013 DiabetesMine Innovation Summit this past November. This was another great opportunity for us to share current FDA regulatory perspectives with the diabetes community and to update attendees on many of FDA’s ongoing efforts related to diabetes.
As an interactive map from the Council on Foreign Relations illustrates, several diseases that are easily prevented with vaccines have made a comeback in the past few years. Their resurgence coincides with changes in perceptions about vaccine safety.
They say the Mediterranean diet is the closest thing to the perfect eating plan in existence. I find that to be true, especially from a diabetes perspective. That’s why I want to talk about my favorite go-to diabetes cookbook today, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook by Amy Riolo.
Accuracy. It’s the No. 1 thing readers shopping for a meter ask about. The fact is, home-use meters aren’t perfect, but they’re much more accurate than they used to be.
On January 20, 2014, Tandem Diabetes Care expanded a voluntary recall of insulin cartridges used with its t:slim insulin pump to include additional lot numbers.