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Added fructose in foods is worse than other sugars in driving
diabetes
Eating foods with added fructose-containing sugars
results in higher risk of suffering from diabetes and cardiovascular
disease according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Optical sensor measures blood glucose
through skin
Swiss research institute Empa and University
Hospital Zurich have developed an optical sensor that measures blood
sugar levels through the skin, without taking any blood. 23 Jan 2015
Eli Lilly and Adocia collaborate to
develop and commercialise rapid insulin technology
Eli Lilly
and Adocia have announced a collaboration in which Lilly will be
responsible for future development, manufacturing, and
commercialization of Adocia's ultra-rapid insulin product,
BioChaperone Lispro. 19 Dec 2014
Orgenesis receives patent for
potential cure for type 1 diabetes
Orgenesis Inc. has
announced that it has received a patent for its technology for
converting liver cells to pancreas cells as a potential cure for
Type 1 Diabetes. 29 Oct 2014
Low carbohydrate diet improves
physical and general health of diabetes patients
A
low-carbohydrate diet has a good effect not only on blood glucose,
but also on physical functions, bodily pain and general health,
according to a two-year study at Linköping University.
Type-1 and type-2 diabetes are
caused by the same hormone malfunction
New evidence from
research at at the Universities of Manchester and Auckland shows
that juvenile-onset or type-1 diabetes and type-2 diabetes are both
caused by the formation of toxic clumps of a hormone called amylin.
22 Aug 2014
Medtronic launches $17m programme to support
chronic disease care for underserved populations
Medtronic
has launched HealthRise, a five-year,
US$17m Medtronic Philanthropy program that supports
community-based demonstration projects specifically designed to
expand access to care and management of chronic, non-communicable
diseases. 24 Jun 2014
EU REACTION project develops diabetes management tools
The EU funded REACTION project has developed a set of software tools and
devices to help both diabetes patients and medical staff better manage the condition.
24 Jun 2014
New alliance to assess global
treatment of retinopathy
A new project has been launched to
assess the awareness and treatment of diabetic retinopathy across 40
countries to inform policy and practice related to the condition. 21
May 2014
Why does lack of sleep
increase risk of diabetes, heart disease and asthma?
University of Helsinki researchers have discovered new biological
links between sleep loss and the immune system. The results help
explain why sleep deprivation increases the risk of inflammatory
diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and asthma.
11 Nov 2013
High blood sugar combined with
Alzheimer's causes brain damage
High blood-sugar levels
damage blood vessels in the brain of Alzheimer's sufferers according
to a study at Tulane University published in the Journal of
Alzheimer's Disease. 31 Oct 2013
Enterovirus associated with
type 1 diabetes identified
For the first time, researchers
have identified the types of enterovirus associated with type 1
diabetes. Two collaborating teams have published the findings of
their separate studies. 24 Oct 2013
JDRF commits $5m to carry
diabetes therapies through "valley of death"
Diabetes charity
JDRF and technology development company PureTech, have launched T1D
Innovations, an organisation focussed on accelerating the
development of innovative diabetes therapies. 16 Oct 2013
Sagentia partners with Senseonics to
develop glucose monitoring
system
Sagentia Inc. has developed an iPhone app for the Senseonics
glucose monitoring system to provide self-management assistance to diabetes
patients. 1 Oct 2013
Siemens and Iron Man raise
profile of diabetes in adolescents
Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics used the Marvel Super Hero Iron Man at the Diabetes UK
Professional Conference in Manchester recently to promote early
diagnosis and treatment to manage diabetes effectively. 18 Jun 2013
New model explains development
of type 2 diabetes in humans
Researchers at Lund University
in Sweden have developed a model using mice of the onset of type 2
diabetes and how the body responds to drug treatment. 8 May 2013
Explanation for gastric bypass
curing diabetes found
A team from Lund University in Sweden
has discovered why a gastric bypass sends diabetes into remission in
the majority of cases, opening the door to developing treatment with
the same effect. 1 May 2013
Artificial pancreas improves
control of glucose levels for diabetics
The trial of the
MD-Logic artificial pancreas in controlling glucose levels during
the night has shown it results in significantly fewer events of
hypoglycemia and shortened the time patients spent with glucose
levels below the normal range as compared to the use of pumps and
sensors (control group). 12 Mar 2013
Disruption of body clock linked
to diabetes, obesity and heart disease
For the first time a
study has shown that insulin production follows the body’s circadian
rhythm and disruption of this can increase the risk of obesity,
diabetes and heart disease. 24 Feb 2013
Organic pesticides associated
with increased risk of diabetes
A Spanish study has shown a
direct relationship between the presence of persistent organic
pollutants in the body and the development of type 2 diabetes,
regardless of the patient’s age, gender or body mass index. 19 Feb
2013
Diabetes drug may reduce
brain damage after stroke
A common antidiabetic drug is a
new potential therapy to reduce brain damage following stroke in
type 2 diabetic patients, according to a study in mice. 5 Dec 2012
3D imaging device enables
dramatic improvement in wound care
Eykona Medical has
developed an imaging device that can automatically measure the
characteristics of diabetic wounds in 3D, faster and with greater
consistency and accuracy. 13 Nov 2012
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
achieves CE mark for DCA HbA1c diabetes test
The test kit
has achieved the CE mark as an aid to diagnose diabetes and identify
patients at risk from developing the disease. 8 Nov 2012
Diabetics with foot ulcers
have higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death
The
researchers say the findings of this large scale study highlight the
potential need for improved detection and management of those with
diabetes and foot ulcers. 16 Oct 2012
Sitting for long periods
increases risk of diabetes, heart disease and death
A review
of research has discovered that sitting for long periods increases
your risk of diabetes, heart disease and death even if you meet
typical physical activity guidelines. 16 Oct 2012
Diabetes linked to composition
of intestinal flora
A study of the genetics of intestinal
flora in diabetics has found a characteristic mix of bacteria that
could be used for classifying type 2 diabetes. 27 Sept 2012
Optical instrument helps
diagnose and monitor peripheral arterial disease
This
noninvasive imaging technique, known as dynamic diffuse optical
tomography imaging, uses near-infrared light to map the
concentration of haemoglobin in the body’s tissue. 18 Sept 2012
Diabetes drug could boost
memory and help Alzheimer's sufferers
A drug given to
diabetes sufferers to control their response to sugar stimulates
cell growth in the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in
memory. 17 September 2012
Virus could give you diabetes later in
life
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a significant risk
factor for type 2 diabetes in the elderly, according to research
published in the journal Immunity and Ageing. 28 Aug 2012
Cost of diabetes
prescriptions in England rises 50% in six years
This growth
is faster and greater than for prescriptions overall, where items
increased by 33% and net ingredient cost rose by just under 11% in
the same period. 15 Aug 2012
Seminar in Birmingham on
market for devices for diabetics
Commercial opportunities to
develop new devices for diabetics will be showcased in the first of
a series of events by medtech industry specialist Medilink. 6 May
2012
Phthalates in cosmetics and
plastics could double risk of diabetes
Research at Uppsala
University has found even a modest increase in phthalate levels in
the blood doubles the risk. 15 April 2012
Cell mechanism causing
inflammatory disease unlocked
The discovery could lead to
advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Type 2 diabetes
and numerous other chronic diseases that affect tens of millions of
people. 14 Mar 2012
Diabetes may start with fault
in intestines
Diabetes may originate with a fault in
producing a crucial enzyme that results in chronic inflammation of
the intestines, according to research conducted at Washington
University School of Medicine in St. Louis. 14 Mar 2012
Cellnovo launches
mobile-connected diabetes management system
The system
comprises an insulin pump that connects wirelessly to an intuitive
'app-based' touch-screen handset with integral blood glucose
monitor, an activity monitor and a mobile (GSM) data connection to a
web-based clinical management system. 29 Feb 2012
Targeted nanoparticles deliver diabetes drugs directly to pancreas
Lab studies have shown
that nanoparticles containing protein molecules that bind to
pancreas cells can effectively deliver diabetes drugs directly to
the pancreas, the organ that produces insulin and is at most risk
during onset of diabetes. Feb 2012
Medtronic launches mySentry remote
glucose monitor
The monitor is aimed at home use to allow a
parent or caregiver to monitor from another room a patient’s MiniMed
Paradigm REAL-Time Revel System. 17 Jan 2012
EndoBarrier diabetes
treatment commercially available in Netherlands
GI Dynamics,
Inc. has announced commercial availability of the EndoBarrier
gastrointestinal liner, a novel, non-surgical device for the
treatment of type 2 diabetes and/or obesity. 17 Jan 2012
Personalised medicine could
be key to managing diabetes
To address the prospects
for personalized medicine in diabetes investigators from Albert
Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have surveyed the
field for existing research. 13 Jan 2012
Cord blood stem cell therapy
reverses diabetes
Stem cells from cord blood have been used
to re-educate a diabetic’s own T cells and consequently restart the
pancreatic function needed to produce insulin and reduce the need
for insulin injections. 10 Jan 2012
Stomach surgery not a cure for
diabetes
Bariatric surgery is not a cure for type 2 diabetes,
but it can improve blood sugar control, according to a new study
published in the British Journal of Surgery. 5 Jan 2012
Entra Health's wireless
blood glucose meter aids home diabetes management
Entra
Health Systems has announced the integration of the company's
MyGlucoHealth Wireless blood glucose metrewith the recently unveiled
2net Platform from Qualcomm Life Inc. 18 Dec 2011
Cellnovo mobile
diabetes management wins EU approval
Cellnovo has received CE
Mark approval for its diabetes management system built around
mobile, wireless technology. 23 November 2011
Oxford Medical
Diagnostics achieves detection of 1ppm acetone in breath
Oxford University spinout Oxford Medical Diagnostics has announced
that it has achieved a significant target in developing a
cost-effective desk-top breath analysis device to diagnose diabetes.
20 Nov 2011
Smart Solutions
winners chosen by North West NHS Innovation Service
Medical
experts in Liverpool, Tameside and Warrington are to play a key role
in testing three new medical devices chosen as winners of the Smart
Solutions for Healthcare competition. 20 Nov 2011
Artificial
pancreas on display at Medica
Developed by a team at De
Montfort University, the implantable device automatically releases
the correct amount of insulin into the body in response to varying
blood sugar levels. 28 Oct 2011
Children at
risk of diabetes due to high levels of inflammatory toxins in heated
food
Two studies have highlighted the dangers of toxic
chemicals called Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) that are
produced by heating food and are linked to diabetes and obesity. 27
Oct 2011
Injecting patient's own neural stem
cells into pancreas could treat diabetes
Researchers at the
AIST Institute in Tsukuba have discovered how neural stem cells
could be used as an alternative source of the beta cells needed for
a regenerative treatment for diabetes. 11 Oct 2011
New genetic
variants linked to diabetes in South Asian populations discovered
Six new genetic variants related to type 2 diabetes in South Asian
populations have been discovered by an international team led by
Imperial College London. 10 Oct 2011
Insulin pen
with timer helps diabetics remember to take insulin on time
Called Timesulin, this innovative ‘smart cap’ marks the first major
step forward in insulin pens for twenty years. 15 Sept 2011
Diabetes drug combined
with glycolysis inhibitor effective in killing cancer cells
Blocking a key controller of energy production in cancer cells and
treating them with the diabetes drug metformin effectively starves
cancer cells. 13 Sept 2011
Welsh project to develop blood
glucose monitor that can text alert in emergency
Scientists
from Swansea University and Welsh companies are developing a
non-invasive blood glucose monitor that will send a text alert when
there is danger of a hypoglycaemic attack. 8 Sept 2011
Global diabetes epidemic
escalating — 350 million adults affected
A major
international study collating and analyzing worldwide data on
diabetes since 1980 has found that the number of adults with the
disease reached 347 million in 2008, more than double the number in
1980. 15 July 2011
Gene therapy cures Type 1
diabetes in mice
An experimental gene therapy cure for Type 1
diabetes has had a nearly 80% success rate in curing diabetic mice.
4 July 2011
Gated CT scan could predict
risk of early death in diabetes patients
A common test using
a CT scan to determine calcified plaque levels in the coronary
artery may be useful in predicting early death in individuals with
diabetes. 31 May 2011
New treatments for insulin
disease related to diabetes
New treatments for a rare and
potentially lethal childhood disease that is the clinical opposite
of diabetes mellitus has been discovered by a European research
team. 28 March 2011
Link found between body
enzymes and blood vessel damage in diabetes
A key mechanism
that appears to contribute to the blood vessel damage commonly
suffered by people with diabetes has been identified by researchers
at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis. 7 Mar 2011
Impaired brain insulin
function plays role in diabetes and obesity
Impaired brain
insulin function may cause unrestrained lipolysis that initiates and
worsens type 2 diabetes in humans, according to research at the
Mount Sinai School of Medicine. 7 Mar 2011
Common blood test for diabetes
not reliable for children
A blood glucose test commonly used
to diagnose diabetes and pre-diabetes is not a reliable indicator
when used with children, according to a study by the University of
Michigan. 5 March 2011
New journal on diabetes
management
Future Medicine Ltd has launched Diabetes
Management, a new bimonthly title presenting findings, analyses and
commentaries on the battle with managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
1 March 2011
New treatment to improve
vision loss for diabetics
Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK has
announced the launch in the UK of Lucentis (ranibizumab) for the
treatment of visual impairment due to diabetes, specifically
diabetic macular oedema (DMO). 31 Jan 2011
Artificial pancreas gives hope
for injection-free diabetes
An artificial pancreas being
developed at De Montfort University could revolutionise the
treatment of diabetes and put a stop to daily injections. 19 Jan
2011
Many cardiovascular deaths in
Europe could be prevented with better care
Results from a
large pan-European study indicate that many of the 4.3 million
annual deaths in Europe could be avoided if at-risk patients
received better preventative care. 23 Nov 2010
Diabetes treatment costs China US$25bn per year
Early Data from a study by the Chinese Diabetes Society of the Chinese
Medical Association and the International Diabetes Federation shows 13%
of China’s medical expenditure is directly caused by diabetes. 23 Nov
2010
Type 2 diabetes linked to
limit in expansion of fat cells
Scientists at Cambridge
University have found that the fat cells and tissues of morbidly
obese people and animals can reach a limit in their ability to store
fat appropriately. 12 Nov 2010
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announces blood glucose monitor for diabetes self management
sanofi-aventis has announced the upcoming launch of the compact
blood glucose monitoring devices BGStar and iBGStar for easy
management of diabetes. 21 Oct 2010
IDF issues roadmap to UN
global summit on non-communicable diseases
The International
Diabetes Federation's roadmap outlines IDF’s aims and deliverables
for diabetes on the road to the Summit and its immediate aftermath.
17 Sept 2010
BD launches microfine needle
for diabetics
The BD Micro-Fine+ 4mm pen needle for
diabetics, which it claims is the world’s smallest pen needle. This
needle is as effective as longer needles for patients of all body
types and to offer a less painful injection experience. 15 Sept 2010
Elemental Healthcare to distribute GI
Dynamics' gastrointestinal liner in UK and Ireland
GI Dynamics has
licensed Elemental Healthcare to distribute its EndoBarrier
Gastrointestinal Liner, a non-surgical therapeutic for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. 9 Sept 2010
Insulin pump market
briefing
Due to the advantages of flexibility and
tighter control over glucose offered by insulin pumps to niche patient
groups like pregnant women and children, the insulin pump market has
grown rapidly in the past few years. The global insulin pump market was
valued at $586.4m in 2009, and is forecast to grow at a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 9% from 2009 to 2016.
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Implanted sensor continuously
transmits blood glucose levels for insulin control
A glucose
sensor implanted under the skin that transmits glucose measurements
continuously to an external device has been successfully tested for over
500 days, but only in a pig so far. 2 August 2010
European IMIDIA project to develop
better tools to fight diabetes
The Innovative Medicines
Initiative for Diabetes (IMIDIA), a public–private consortium funded by
the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), has launched a project
focusing on pancreatic islet cell function and survival. 15 June 2010
Cellnovo and Home Diagnostics form
alliance to advance diabetes monitoring
London-based Cellnovo and
US company Home Diagnostics, Inc. have formed a strategic alliance to
integrate their diabetes care technologies and develop distribution
opportunities for Cellnovo’s insulin patch pumps. 8 June 2010
C-peptide can protect diabetics
from heart attack
Biologists at the University of Leeds have
found that a naturally occurring substance known as C-peptide protects
blood vessels from the damaging effects of insulin. Incorporating it
with insulin treatment could revolutionise treatment for diabetics. 10
May 2010
PositiveID acquires non-invasive
glucose detection technology with takeover of Easy Check
PositiveID Corporation has acquired intellectual property rights and
assets of Easy Check Medical Diagnostics, LLC, to expand its portfolio
of non-invasive glucose-level testing products and diabetes management
tools under development. 23 Feb 2010
Exercise with pedometer could cut
risk of getting type 2 diabetes by half
If people at risk of getting diabetes use a pedometer as part of a
structured education programme they could reduce the chances of getting
type 2 diabetes by more than 50 per cent, according to a new Diabetes
UK-funded study. 19 Jan 2010
Chemical produced by fatty tissue
makes obese people develop diabetes
Many people who are overweight or obese develop insulin resistance and
type 2 diabetes at some stage in their lives. A European research team
has now discovered that obese people have large amounts of the chemical
CXCL5, produced by certain cells in fatty tissue. 9 Dec 2009
Digital pens improve treatment of
acute diabetes at Bethesda Hospital, Stuttgart
Mobile technology is helping patients with acute diabetes manage their
illness more effectively so that long-term complications associated with
the illness can be treated earlier.18 November 2009
Tomorrow Options exhibits WalkinSense mobility
monitor for diabetics at Medica
WalkinSense is an easy to use wireless portable device that gathers and
processes data of lower limb movements during walking, measuring both
diabetic patient mobility patterns and plantar pressure. 16 Nov 2009
World Diabetes Day on 14 November
highlights worldwide diabetes epidemic
November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, a global awareness campaign led by
the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) that highlights the diabetes
epidemic and aims to bring hope to the 285 million people living with
diabetes worldwide. 13 Nov 2009
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Mathematical tool links 11 genetic
variations to diabetes
Mathematicians at Michigan Technological University have developed
powerful new tools for winnowing out the genes behind some of humanity’s
most intractable diseases. With one they have isolated 11 variations
within genes associated with type 2 diabetes. 14 Oct 2009
Diabetech selects Cinterion
wireless modules for GlucoMON diabetes management system
The 4th generation GlucoMON device uses Cinterion’s TC65 Terminal and
works in conjunction with Diabetech’s Automated Diabetes Management
System (ADMS), which helps manage and control blood glucose levels and
change behaviour to avoid potentially deadly consequences of diabetes.
14 Oct 2009
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Patient portals could reduce the excessive burden of diabesity on the
NHS
Obesity-led type-2 diabetes is demanding ever greater resources from
health services globally. Many clinicians agree that greater patient
empowerment is essential to improve weight and glucose management, yet
individuals typically have little or no interaction with carers between
appointments. While the NHS is reported to have pulled back from the use
of patient portals, a pilot of a diabetes-specific portal looks set to
prove the value of improving day-to-day patient/clinician interaction. 7
Oct 2009
Half of people with type 2 diabetes
suffer from 'hidden' hypos
Nearly half of people with Type 2 diabetes (excluding those treated with
insulin) experienced at least one 'hypo' — an episode of low blood
glucose that can result in symptoms ranging from sweating to a loss of
consciousness — according to a new survey. 7 Oct 2009
Measuring pancreatic fat with MRS
may help predict diabetes
Measuring pancreatic fat content non-invasively using magnetic resonance
spectroscopy could one day serve as an effective clinical tool to
identify those at high risk of diabetes and monitor interventions
designed to prevent the disease. 5 Oct 2009
Diabetes rate for South Asian
children in UK 13 times that of white children
The shocking statistic is from health charity Diabetes UK’s new report,
Diabetes in the UK 2009: Key statistics on diabetes. The
charity says that this is particularly
worrying as type 2 diabetes is usually only found in South Asian adults
who are over 25. 17 August 2009
Middle-aged men twice as likely to
have diabetes as women
Men aged 35-54 are almost twice as likely to have diabetes compared to
their female counterparts, according to a new report from health charity
Diabetes UK. 29 July 2009
Call for UN action to avert world's
fastest growing health threat: non-communicable diseases
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the International Union
Against Cancer (UICC) and the World Heart Federation (WHF) have called
on the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to take immediate
action to avert the fastest growing threat by non-communicable diseases
(NCDs) to global health. 29 July 2009
Blood glucose meter for kids
connects with Nintendo DS to help diabetes management
The Didget meter is designed to help kids manage this lifelong condition
by rewarding them for building consistent blood glucose testing habits
and meeting personalised glucose target ranges. 22 July 2009
How obesity increases the risk of
diabetes
Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified
the missing link between obesity and insulin resistance Their findings,
explain how obesity sets the stage for diabetes and why thin people can
become insulin-resistant. 8 July 2009
Diabetes UK moves into social media
Leading health charity Diabetes UK has been branching out into all
the main social media websites in recent months and has seen a huge
uptake in their use among people with diabetes. 15 June
Leading NGOs call for international
action to combat global epidemic of non-communicable diseases
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), International Union Against
Cancer (UICC) and World Heart Federation (WHF) have jointly called on
the international community to address urgently the epidemic of
non-communicable diseases (NCDs), responsible for 35 million deaths a
year. 10 June 2009
Diabetes care not improved by pay
incentives for primary care doctors
The care of patients with diabetes in the UK has improved over the last
decade, but this does not seem to be a direct result of the Quality and
Outcomes Framework — the scheme that rewards UK general practices for
delivering quality care. 5 June 2009
Spanish project develops
microfluidic chip for regulating diabetes
Scientists of the Electronic Technology Group of the University of
Seville (US) have completed the first phase of Mireia, a research
project to develop an microfluidic chip to monitor and medicate
diabetes. 5 June 2009
Medtronic and Lilly partner to
improve delivery of diabetes education
Medtronic and Eli Lilly have entered a strategic marketing collaboration
to support each other's commitment to help people with diabetes manage
their blood sugar using insulin therapy. 5 June 2009
El IRB Barcelona lidera un
consorcio europeo para hallar pre-fármacos contra diabetes y obesidad.
28 Mayo 2009
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pre-drugs against diabetes and obesity. You can copy the article text and paste
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Metabolic surgery could
revolutionize diabetes treatment
Metabolic surgery, a new surgical approach to metabolic disease, may
provide the key to curing diabetes in some patients. Recent studies have
indicated that bariatric surgery, typically used to treat severe
obesity, often results in normalization of blood sugar levels and other
metabolic abnormalities. 28 May 2009
Diabetes experts issue new
recommendations for inpatient glycaemic control
New recommendations by a consensus group of the American Association of
Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American Diabetes Association
(ADA) are calling for major changes in the way healthcare professionals
treat hospitalized patients with high blood glucose (sugar) levels. 28
May 2009
Connections between diabetes and
Alzheimer’s disease explored
Numerous epidemiological studies have described the incidence of both
Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes in the Western world and
extensively defined common environmental risk factors. In a special issue
of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (April 2009), nineteen
contributions examine the possible connections between AD and T2D. 28
May 2009
Stem cell transplantation helps
diabetics become insulin free
The majority of patients with type 1 diabetes who underwent a certain
type of stem cell transplantation became insulin free, several for more
than three years, according to a new study. 8 May 2009
The International Diabetes
Federation’s 20th World Diabetes Congress
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) will organize its 20th World
Diabetes Congress this year in Montreal, Canada from 18-22 October. The
Congress is held every two years and is one of the world’s largest
medical congresses. More details about
the event and venue ... 9 April 2009
Ignorance of eye health risk
associated with diabetes risks blindness for millions
A survey conducted by Transitions Optical, Inc. in the US reveals a
dangerous lack of awareness about eye health risks, with less than 40%
of the population surveyed correctly identifying vision issues as
possible complications of diabetes. 9 April 2009
Karo Bio reports positive results
for new glucose control compound for diabetes
Karo Bio’s compound KB3305, a liver selective antagonist for the
glucocorticoid receptor, shows clinically relevant and statistically
significant effects on plasma glucose levels in type 2 diabetes
patients. 8 April 2009
Rats dying
from type 1 diabetes restored to health without insulin
Terminally ill rodents with type 1 diabetes have been restored to full
health with a single injection of a substance other than insulin. The
rats were given a single injection of the hormone leptin. 23 February
2009
Diabetes in
UK increases 74% over six years
The numbers of new cases of diabetes in the UK rose 74% between 1997 and
2003. The rate of increase is now higher than in the US. 24 February
2009
Datamining
finds new target for diabetes treatment
A team of researchers from Oxford and Southampton Universities have
identified a new molecular player in insulin secretion process by mining
a free database of 5 million drug compounds. This finding could spark a
completely new class of drugs to treat type 2 diabetes. 22 February 2009
New online
resource to support children with type 1 diabetes
Sanofi-aventis US has announced the availability of the diabetes KidCare
Kit, a multimedia resource that will provide children and their families
with valuable tools and information to help guide them through the
difficult but crucial first 30 days following a diagnosis of type 1
diabetes. 12 February 2009
Under-skin
sensor to monitor blood glucose of Type 1 diabetics
Diabetes experts based at Southampton General Hospital will fit the tiny
devices to participants' stomachs and use them in conjunction with
watch-like armbands, which will check participants' physical activity.
31 January 2009
Report: Diabetes Drug Pipeline. Competitor Analysis
The Competitive Intelligence Report Diabetes Drug Pipeline as of
November 2008 provides a competitor analysis in the development pipeline
of novel antidiabetic treatment modalities for type 1 and 2 diabetes.
The report includes an overview of the major marketed diabetes drugs and
the respective markets sizes and describes the corporate diabetes drug
product portfolios and R&D pipelines of more than 160 companies
worldwide. November 2008
Developer of
revolutionary non-invasive blood glucose monitor relocates to UK
US company Sensys Medical, the developer of groundbreaking non-invasive
blood glucose monitoring technology, has announced that it is relocating
its world headquarters to the UK. The technology is set to revolutionise
the way in which diabetics monitor and manage their condition. 20
November 2008
People with
chronic diseases are often unaware of their health status
A screening of 65,000 people across the US showed that many people,
despite knowing that they have a chronic disease, such as diabetes or
asthma, may not understand the extent or seriousness of their health
problems. 5 November 2008
 International
Diabetes Federation launches diabetes awareness campaign
The International Diabetes Federation is calling on groups and
individuals worldwide to get involved in activities to raise awareness
of diabetes leading up to World Diabetes Day on November 14. The theme
for this year’s campaign is “Diabetes in Children and Adolescents.” 29
September 2008
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Online health
record of limited use for diabetic patients
An online personal health record system that allowed people with
diabetes to check their lab results and get guidance about medication
proved to be of only limited use in improving their health outcomes,
according to a new American study published in the Archives of
Internal Medicine. 23 September 2008
New guidance
on insulin pumps gives UK school kids with diabetes freedom from
injections
New UK guidance on the use of insulin pump therapy from the National
Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) looks set to
revolutionise the way children manage their diabetes in the country. 6
September 2008
Report: Antidiabetics — Switching to new antidiabetics drives market growth
Datamonitor expects the antidiabetics market in the seven major markets
is expected to grow from $18 billion in 2007 to $29 billion in 2017 at a
rate of 5% CAGR. Significant unmet needs remain in diabetes fuelling a
large pipeline. The epidemiological growth of the market, driven by the
obesity epidemic and improved diagnosis rates, is further driving the
market. September 2008.
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Online
resource for diabetes self management
A complete online diabetes self-management education program, has been
launched by the University of California, San Francisco Diabetes
Teaching Center. 27 August 2008
Heritage
Labs launches home diabetes test kit
US laboratory services company Heritage Labs has introduced a home
testing kit for diabetics. The Appraise Home A1c Kit is a new at-home
consumer product that measures the average blood glucose level of
diabetics and potential diabetics. 13 August 2008
American
diabetics fight for right to continuous blood glucose monitors
A group of American diabetics has launched a campaign to get insurance
companies to allow claims for continuous glucose monitoring systems. 3
August 2008
First
prototypes of disposable insulin nanopump for continuous infusion
Debiotech and STMicroelectronics have introduced the first evaluation
prototypes of a unique miniaturized insulin-delivery pump that could
improve the treatment efficiency and the quality of life of diabetics.
29 June 2008
International Diabetes Federation to set up global framework for
diabetes education
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) will begin designating
centres of education globally to improve clinical outcomes, care and
knowledge of healthcare providers and people with diabetes. IDF is
calling for applications from institutions and member organisations that
have a recognised reputation in health professional education. 6 June
2008
Siemens and
LabCorp to co-develop clinical diagnostic tests
Siemens Healthcare and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp)
have announced that they are exploring possibilities to co-develop new
clinical diagnostic tests in the areas of companion diagnostics,
metabolic syndrome, oncology and diabetes. 12 May
Transatlantic rower's diabetic challenge
Transatlantic rower Neil Hunter faces the extra challenge of managing
his diabetes through the 3000 mile race. This will be helped by using a
compact blood glucose monitoring system, patient monitoring software on
a laptop and transmitting data by satellite communications to a medical
team back in Southampton, UK. 12 December 2007
 Non-invasive
diabetes detector unveiled
VeraLight Inc. has introduced an experimental device that uses
light-induced fluorescence to detect diabetes-related biomarkers found
in skin. 2 July 2007
Call for
international action on biggest epidemic in human history — diabetes
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is calling for urgent action
to counter the diabetes pandemic, which is threatening to overwhelm
global healthcare services. There are 246 million people with diabetes
now and 4 million die from it every year. It is likely to bankrupt
national economies. 4 May 2007
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Debiotech
and STMicroelectronics in partnership to manufacture microfluidic
insulin pump
The nanopump, which relies on microfluidic MEMS
(micro-electro-mechanical system) technology, is a breakthrough concept
that allows a tiny pump to be mounted on a disposable skin patch to
provide continuous insulin infusion. 1 May 2007
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Abbott
launches FreeStyle Lite blood glucose monitoring system
Abbott Diabetes Care has launched its FreeStyle Lite blood glucose
monitoring system that allows people with diabetes to test quickly and
more easily. 27 April 2007
Medtronic
launches continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetics
The new system helps protect diabetes patients from high and low glucose
levels, and maintain tighter glucose control. Features include
predictive and rate-of-change alarms and expanded trend graphs. 24 April
2007
 Platinum-coated
nanotube biosensor detects glucose in near real time
Researchers at the University of Arkansas have fabricated a novel
biosensor that detects glucose in close to real time and with much
greater sensitivity than other comparable, biocompatible sensors. 21
March 2007
Medtronic
receives FDA approval for insulin pump with glucose monitoring
Medtronic, Inc. has received FDA approval of the MiniMed Paradigm
real-time insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system, a
progressive new therapy available for patients who use insulin to treat
diabetes. 23 April 2006
Shock wave
therapy for kidney stones linked to increased risk of diabetes
Researchers at Mayo Clinic in the USA have issued an alert about the
side effects of shock wave lithotripsy, a treatment for breaking up
kidney stones. The treatment significantly increased the risk for
diabetes and hypertension later in life. 1 May 2006
Defibrillators, spinal products and insulin pumps fuel record revenues
for Medtronic
Medtronic recorded fiscal year revenues of $10.055 billion compared to
$9.087 billion generated in fiscal 2004. Fiscal fourth quarter revenues
rose to $2.778 billion from the $2.665 billion reported in the fourth
quarter one year ago. 28 May 2005
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