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Explore news about diabetes education, awareness, research, prevention, diagnosis, management and complications. Topics covered include self-monitoring, insulin/medication, juvenile and gestational diabetes, diet and exercise, technology and treatment.
Neuropathy Treatment Group Breakthrough for Diabetic Foot Pain and Neuropathy Using High Doses of Vitamins B1 (Benfotiamine), B12 (Methylcobalamin), and Alpha Lipoic Acid
For clients suffering from neuropathy or diabetic foot pain, clinical studies have shown that ultra high doses of vitaimins B1 in the form of Benfotiamine and vitamin B12 in the form of Methylcobalamin and Alpha Lipoic Acid relieve symptoms associated with neuropathy. - September 02, 2010 - Neuropathy Treatment Group
Glucose Monitoring Devices Market to Reach $16 Billion by 2014
The Worldwide Glucose monitoring devices market is expected to be more than US$ 16 Billion by 2014. In addition, Roche Diagnostics & Life Scan together controlled 65% of the global glucose meter market in 2008. - August 20, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Educated Patient Announces Opening of Tampa Bay Patient Education Center
Educated Patient just announced the opening of their first Patient Education Center in the Tampa Bay, FL area. Over 100 classes ranging from cancer, diabetes, mental illness to cardiovascular disease will be available to patients and their families. - August 13, 2010 - Educated Patient, LLC
Accurately and Efficiently Monitor the Performance of HbA1c Assays
The American Diabetes Association, International Diabetes Federation and European Association for the Study of Diabetes consider HbA1c a more reliable indicator of long term diabetic control than blood glucose. - August 04, 2010 - Randox Laboratories
Smith & Schaefer Showcases Design for Top Notch Education and Treatment Facility
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Regional Diabetes Center Opens Doors in Covington - August 01, 2010 - Smith & Schaefer
Clinical Pharmacology Study Group (CPSG) Announces Open Enrollment for Diabetic Neuropathy
The Clinical Pharmacology Study Group (CPSG) is currently participating in several clinical trials for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in its Worcester, MA facility. Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes in which nerves are damaged as a result of high blood sugar levels. Symptoms... - July 31, 2010 - Clinical Pharmacology Study Group
New Memoir by Carol Ward Wilson Shows Young Girl’s Courage After a Devastating Diagnosis and Reveals How Generosity Can Bring New Life; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
This memoir of a young girl with diabetes provides a stirring tribute to the strength of the human spirit. A Handful of Rain, published by Dog Ear Publishing, not only introduces readers – gently and with humor – to the daily realities of life with diabetes, but also brings a sense of awe at the hope and inspiration that can uplift spirits. - July 25, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
SAI International's Soy Beverage Enriched with Bioactive Peptides from Soy and Whey Proteins Lower Blood Sugar and HbA1c in a Multicenter Clinical Study
American diabetes association’s 70th scientific sessions were held recently in Orlando, Florida. This is a great annual event where the world's greatest annual research and clinical meeting on diabetes takes place. - July 08, 2010 - SAI International
ALPCO Diagnostics Exclusively Offers Animal NGAL Assays from BioPorto
BioPorto Diagnostics has awarded ALPCO Diagnostics exclusive distributorship for its animal NGAL ELISAs to the North American market. BioPorto’s prominence is unrivaled in immunoassays for measuring NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin) – the breakthrough kidney injury... - June 17, 2010 - ALPCO
Frequent Doctor Visits Help Diabetics Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly
For patients with diabetes, more frequent doctor visits helped lower their high blood pressure to a normal level more quickly than patients who waited longer between visits. - June 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
ALPCO Diagnostics Prepares for Launch of Unique Immunoassays
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the recent hiring of Leon F. Hebert Jr., Ph.D. As ALPCO’s new Diabetes and Obesity Product Manager, Dr. Hebert will be charged with overseeing the launch of several new ELISA research tools, including: Mouse Proinsulin ELISA, Rat Proinsulin ELISA, Mouse C-peptide... - June 09, 2010 - ALPCO
MarketsandMarkets: BRIC Diabetes Drugs Market Worth US$8.7 Billion by 2015
The report on BRIC Diabetes Drugs Market analyzes the market for oral drugs and injectables in BRIC economies over the period 2010 to 2015. The report measures and forecasts the BRIC market for diabetes drugs; and analyzes the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities. Browse more than... - May 29, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Seattle Ramey Nutrition, Presents a Comprehensive Diabetes Program called “Beyond Type 2”
Ramey has partnered with Jason Steele, a Fitness Educator, in offering this unique program for people with type 2 diabetes. The program is unlike any other program available because you receive customized help with nutrition, support groups, one on one consultation, and exercise designed to improve your body’s ability to control blood sugar. - May 22, 2010 - Ramey Nutrition
HealthSaaS, Inc. Releasing Online Vertical Suite of Condition and Disease Specific Personal Health Records (PHR)
HealthSaaS today announced they are releasing an online suite of condition and disease specific Personal Health Record (PHR) services. The first to be released is PainPHR http://www.painPHR.com DiabetesPHR and SportsmedPHR will be available later this year. BreastcancerPHR and ProstatecancerPHR... - May 07, 2010 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Development of New Diabetes Treatment Enhanced by Partnerships
CureDM, LLC, a biopharmaceutical company with collaborative ties to the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), announced that they have signed an agreement with Sanofi-Aventis for the exclusive worldwide license of Pancreate™, a novel islet neogenesis agent for the treatment of type... - April 16, 2010 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Baeta Corp. Launches of MyHealthTrends for Weight Control to Help Drive Behavior Modification
Innovative solution empowers patients to record and view their food cravings -- adding a critical dimension to weight control regimens facilitating behavior modification. - April 07, 2010 - Baeta Corp.
Source-Omega Files for Patent Protections in the US for Algae Oil “Metabolic Ratio” and Uses for Serving Diabetes
Source-Omega company founder Scott Doughman, Ph.D., announced this week filing of their first non-provisional US patent application titled "Product and Use of Omega-3s Matching Human Tissue Ratios for Treatment of Inflammatory and Other Conditions." - March 26, 2010 - Source-Omega
U.S. Patent Granted for the Multimeric Adiponectin ELISA
A United States patent has been granted to Sekisui Medical Corp. (Tokyo, Japan), the inventors of the Multimeric Adiponectin ELISA. The Multimeric Adiponectin ELISA is distributed in the U.S. and Canada exclusively by ALPCO Diagnostics. - March 23, 2010 - ALPCO
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Offers a Rare Gibson Elvis Presley Dove Guitar for Auction
The West Tennessee Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has announced that an extremely unique Gibson Elvis Presley guitar is being auctioned at the 2010 Promise Ball on Saturday, April 10, 2010 to benefit JDRF. The guitar is an Elvis Presley Dove Signature Acoustic series and... - March 14, 2010 - The West Tennessee Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
An Attorney for You helping Patients Affected by New Potential Avandia Recall Lawsuits
Senate study says the drug maker, GlaxoSmithKline knew that heart attacks were likely tied to Avandia. - March 09, 2010 - An Attorney for You
NRC Teams Up for Heart Health
National Relief Charities (NRC) supports American Heart Association and reservation programs with heart health. - March 05, 2010 - National Relief Charities
February is American Heart Month and Nordic Walking Poles Can Help Improve Cardiovascular Fitness
Doctors and Physical Therapists here in the USA have recently discovered that Nordic Ski Walking Poles radically improve balance, stability and gait – a huge aid during cardiac rehabilitation and for those with MS, Parkinson’s and Neuropathy (No Longer Just for Athletes and Expert Skiers). Wounded Warriors are also benefiting from the use of Nordic Walking Poles donated from www.skiwalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System. - February 11, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
‘Inventor of the Year’ Finalist Giving Away His "Bionic Fitness Devices" to Disabled Americans
The award winning inventor and founder of High Efficiency Fitness Company is giving 50 of their Bionic Fitness Devices, "Lower Body Oars," away to Physically Disabled Americans - February 04, 2010 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
ALPCO Launches Rat and Mouse Proinsulin ELISA Kits
ALPCO Immunoassays has developed two new low-sample volume ELISAs for the quantitative analysis of total proinsulin (I and II) in rats and mice. - January 26, 2010 - ALPCO
Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening Introduced by North American Seminars, Inc.
Medical Screening for the presence of disease processes has always been an important part of a comprehensive patient evaluation. A general knowledge of various disease processes and knowing when to refer a patient to their physician for further evaluation and testing is critically important. - January 26, 2010 - North American Seminars
Microlife Medical Home Solutions Launches Comprehensive Online Health Management Program; MiHealthLog™
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) launched MiHealthLog web-application for consumers who are interested in better managing their health and wellness. “Self-monitoring is the single best health behavior an individual can use to improve their health. Studies have repeatedly... - December 21, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
The American Nordic Walking System Leads Nordic Walking Charge
Nordic Walking Poles Radically Improve Balance, Stability and Gait – No Longer Just for Athletes & Expert Skiers. - December 12, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
HealthSaaS.net Signs Reseller and Integration Agreement with BioSign
HealthSaaS.net and BioSign Technologies Inc. (CNSX:BIO) today announced they have entered into an alliance agreement that enables HealthSaaS.net to resell BioSign products and integrate patient driven data into the HealthSaaS.net Personal Health Record (PHR) treatment management service. - December 11, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Danger on the Dessert Table
STATkids® Top Tips to Protect Your Child This Holiday Season. - December 08, 2009 - STAT KIDS, LLC
ALPCO Diagnostics and BioPorto Diagnostics Enter Into Distribution Partnership
ALPCO Diagnostics has taken on the responsibility to promote and sell BioPorto Diagnostics’ immunoassays on the US and Canadian markets. The primary product focus is BioPorto’s unrivalled portfolio of human and animal immunoassays for measuring NGAL – the breakthrough kidney... - December 08, 2009 - ALPCO
North American Seminars Inc. Opens Its 2010 Continuing Medical Education Course Sponsorship Program
North American Seminars Inc. is now accepting medical facilities that wish to host continuing medical education courses at their medical facility in 2010. This program allows a facility to showcase its operation and capabilities to the medical community as well as reduce their overall costs to educate their physical therapy and occupational therapy team members. In 2009 over 45 facilities hosted over 250 live training events. - November 25, 2009 - North American Seminars
Eight Diabetes Myths Busted
Diabetic Care Services, a leading mail order provider of diabetes supplies and prescriptions, addresses some of the most common diabetes myths. - November 22, 2009 - Care Services
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
Diabetic Care Services, a leading mail order provider of diabetes supplies and prescriptions, has partnered with the Kent State University nutrition department to offer holiday diabetes testing and nutrition tips for maintaining effective diabetes self-management during the holidays. - November 18, 2009 - Care Services
Avoiding Fraudulent Diabetes Supplies
Diabetic Care Services responds to the National Retail Federation’s updated “Buyer Beware” list with tips on avoiding fraudulent diabetes supplies. - November 12, 2009 - Care Services
Interactive Online DiabetesMine™ Health Plan Goes Live at Keas
New personalized health tool created by patient advocate and experienced physician “walks you through” diabetes care. - November 10, 2009 - TnT Initiatives
Gold’s Gym Middletown Hosts World's Largest Calorie "Burn-a-Thon" in an Effort to "do a 180" on Diabetes
Company Teams with American Diabetes Association in Worldwide Attempt to Burn 180 Million Calories and 50,000 Pounds of Fat - October 28, 2009 - Glenpointe Spa & Fitness
Carter Sinclair Organization: Diabetes Management in Schools Ensures Student’s Safeness at School
Carter Sinclair Organization today commended the recent talk of the “Diabetes Management in School’s Safeness to Students with Diabetes,” that will help guarantee students are responsive to the medical and educational needs. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
Carter Sinclair Walkathon Event
Carter Sinclair Organization Kicks-Off Its First Walkathon Event - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
CarterSinclair Organization Expands Commitment
For almost a year, the CarterSinclair Org has assisted families and health care providers handle type 1 diabetes. Now Carter Sinclair expands its commitment to La Quinta families by weaving all of its programs and funds for youth with type 1 diabetes so they can investigate and learn new potential about themselves and their diabetes while relating with other children like them. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
CarterSinclair Org Pushed New Recipes and Smart Ideas to Explore New Culinary Delights
Carter Sinclair Org together with La Quinta culinary and nutritionist enthusiasts provides fresh ideas and tips to spice up your meals without getting in the way of your diabetes management. They will tackle an array of new recipes and smart ideas, from uncommon seasonings to innovative techniques, which will inspire you to get out of that food rut to explore new culinary delights. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat for Diabetic Children
Marc Wolf, registered pharmacist and CEO of Diabetic Care Services, offers advice to parents of diabetic children to help make Halloween fun for kids with diabetes. - October 17, 2009 - Care Services
ALPCO and Athera Biotechnologies Sign Distribution Agreement in North America
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading developer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have signed with Athera Biotechnologies as their new distribution channel in the North America. Sean Conley, COO of ALPCO, said “We are very excited about the... - October 06, 2009 - ALPCO
Free Nordic Walking Classes Coming To Northport Highlands Retirement Community
Nordic Walking Poles are helping individuals with balance issues, knee issues or new knees, hip issues or new hips, back issues (including those with rods in their back), weight issues, multiple sclerosis (MS), parkinson's (PD), neuropathy, arthritis, bursitis, scoliosis, lumbar stenosis, fibromyalgia, post polio, osteoporosis, stroke recovery, cancer recovery and other limitations to walking. - October 04, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Prodigy® Diabetes Care LLC Expands Global Reach to European Diabetes Patients
Diagnostic Devices, Inc. earns CE Mark putting Prodigy® meters throughout Europe. - October 02, 2009 - Diagnostic Devices, Inc.
Managing Diabetes During Cold and Flu Season
Diabetic Care Services, a leading national mail order diabetic supply company, offers tips for successful diabetes management during cold and flu season. - October 01, 2009 - Care Services
Log for Life Gives Diabetics Faster, Easier Glucose Logging
Log for Life, an award winning glucose logging application designed to empower and support insulin dependent diabetics, has officially launched after adding many key features. - September 26, 2009 - Gnoso, Inc.
ALPCO Launches GLP-1 (Active 7-36) and (7-36 and 9-36) ELISA kits
ALPCO Immunoassays is pleased to introduce two new ELISA kits for research use for measurement of the active (7-36) and combined (7-36 and 9-36) GLP-1 fragments. - September 23, 2009 - ALPCO
The SMART Motivational Study Demonstrates WatchWT™ is Effective for Treating Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) announces the results from the Self Monitoring & Resting Metabolic Rate Technology (SMART) Motivational study were published in Patient Education & Counseling, an international scientific journal for patient education and health promotion... - August 28, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
Revitance Nutrition Launches Special Diabetes Formula in Taiwan
Revitance Nutrition launches a special diabetes formula in Taiwan starting July this year. The product, called Revitance Diabetes is a balanced nutritional formula for people with diabetes. It can be used as meal replacement, healthy snack or tube feeding. Besides medication and exercise, nutrition... - August 26, 2009 - Revitance Nutrition
Back to School with Diabetes: Tips from Diabetic Care Services
Diabetic Care Services, a leading mail order diabetic supply company, offers tips to help children manage their diabetes when returning to school. - August 21, 2009 - Care Services