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Nanotechnology Could Help Fight Diabetes, Scientists Say

According to an article in the journal ACS Nano , injectable nanoparticles developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may someday eliminate the need for patients with type 1 diabetes to constantly monitor their blood-sugar levels and inject themselves with insulin.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Science / Technology, Nanotechnology, Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin

Tue May 21, 2013

Medical News Today

Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Daughter's Risk Of Gestational Diabetes And Obesity

Main Category: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Also Included In: Smoking / Quit Smoking ; Diabetes ; Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 21 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT Women who smoke while pregnant are at a higher risk of having daughters who become obese and/or develop gestational diabetes, according to a new study published in Diabetologia .

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Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health

WNWO-TV Toledo

Diabetes 1.5: The in-between diagnosis

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in Lucas County, and getting proper treatment is essential for a healthy life.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Lucas County, OH, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin

Tri-cityherald.com

France: Drugmaker on trial, suspected in deaths

Jacques Servier, founder of Servier Laboratories, during the opening of the trial of the so-called Mediator case, a drug linked to hundreds of deaths, at Nanterre's court house, outside Paris, Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

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Time

Marijuana: The Next Diabetes Drug?

Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis compounds may help in controlling blood sugar.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Marijuana, Medicine, Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Fasting, Nutrition

The American Journal of Managed Care

Measuring the Value of Better Diabetes Management

Darius N. Lakdawalla, PhD; Michael R. Eber, BSE; Felicia M. Forma, BSc; Jeffrey Sullivan, MS; Pierre-Carl Michaud, PhD; Lily A. Bradley, MBA; and Dana P. Goldman, PhD The growing burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus has outpaced the modest progress in the efficacy of diabetes medications.

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Related Topix: Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

Matangi Tonga

Action needed to combat rising youth diabetes in Tonga

An increasing number of Tonga's youth are found to have diabetes, a disease that is incurable, and many of them have contracted diabetes because they eat the wrong foods.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Oceania, World News, Tonga

Science Daily

Immune protein could stop diabetes in its tracks, discovery suggests

The discovery has wider repercussions, as the protein is responsible for protecting the body against excessive immune responses, and could be used to treat, or even prevent, other immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Immunology, Biology, Science

PhysOrg Weblog

Research uncovers a potential role of two proteins in diabetes

Flinders University researchers are breaking new ground in a decade-long journey to pinpoint the function of two closely related proteins.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Biology, Science

Mon May 20, 2013

The Miami Herald

Teen learns to tackle Type 2 diabetes

Mariana Arellano likes to go to birthday parties as much as her high school pals.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin

MLive.com

New Launch MI Lab and other Kalamazoo operations playing roles in...

Launch MI Lab Manager Greg Cavey, at center talking with a colleague, said his facility prevents Metabolic Solutions Development Co.

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Related Topix: Kalamazoo, MI, Medicine, Health, Biochemistry, Biology, Science, Western Michigan University

Star-Telegram.com

Diabetes service dog saves the day and night for Fort Worth teen

Growing up with Type 1 diabetes has not been easy for Delaney Alves, a 2012 graduate of Timber Creek High School Diagnosed at age 2, his daily routine consists of checking blood sugar levels, counting carbohydrates and getting insulin shots.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Orange, VA

KOMO News

Thousands run in Seattle to fight juvenile diabetes

It was a race against time Sunday morning to end juvenile diabetes - and to beat the bridge.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Ravenna (Seattle, WA), Greenwood (Seattle, WA), West Seattle (Seattle, WA), Madrona (Seattle, WA), Lake City (Seattle, WA)

Patch.com

Tredyffrin Engineer Plans Long Ride for Diabetes Research

Berwyn resident Stephen Burgo has been riding his bike a lot lately. His rides are getting progressively longer-30 miles, 40, 50-as he gears up for the big one on July 17.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin

Business Journal

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals-funded study says gastroparesis common with Type 2 diabetes

On the same day that Rhythm Pharmaceuticals presented data on its drug candidate to treat diabetic gastroparesis, it also announced results from a study it funded showing the condition is more common among diabetic patients in the U.S. than previously thought.

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PhysOrg Weblog

Diabetes drug tested in Parkinson's disease patients

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative neurological disorder marked by a progressive loss of motor control.

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Sunherald.com

Diabetes Quick Fix: Tuscan Bean and Tuna Salad with Tomatoes

Use this quick diabetes-friendly meal to make a quick lunch or simple dinner. Vinaigrette dressing makes this popular Italian salad a nice change from tuna salad with a mayonnaise base.

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The Chronicle-Journal

Project helps diabetics, reduces waste

Scott Connell, a Clothesline truck driver, packs incoming bags of items into a truck at the Canadian Tire store at the Thunder Centre location.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Medicine, Health,

Sun May 19, 2013

Inter Press Service

No Sweet Consolation for Women Diabetics

This was the conclusion of the study, 'Impact of Gender on Care of Type 2 Diabetes in Varkala, Kerala', which analysed gender roles, norms and values in a household and found women patients to be more vulnerable.

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Related Topix: Health, World News, India, Asia,

Las Vegas Review Journal

Growth of diabetes cases shows no signs of abating

When her grandfather died in 1992 from a sudden heart attack, Joyce Malaskovitz went through the expected sadness and grief.

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