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What’s next after Metformin?
So many choices. Medications for diabetes have exploded in number over the past few years. Metformin, of course, is the first therapy...
Happy 95th Birthday, Metformin
The chemical metformin is contained in the French lilac and was used for 2000 years. In 1922, the molecule was isolated from the plant...
4 steps to make clinical research better than flossing your teeth
Every thought to yourself “I’m seeing my dentist Monday, I better floss my teeth”? How about when the “out-of-town” boss visits your...


Wondering about Clinical Research?
What do you think of when you hear the words, Clinical Research? Do you think of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker blowing up a lab? Do...
Why can’t I lose any more weight?
You have started on your weight loss quest. Eating well. Exercising. The two pounds per week comes off like magic. You may be able to...
Wild Animals don’t need Weight Watchers
Humans are constantly obsessed with their weight. We watch our calories, our fats, our carbs. Why do we have to be so careful? One...
Eating Healthy: Try Some Of These Sweet Treats
Eating healthy will keep your blood glucose levels maintained properly. Choosing the right diet can be difficult, but with the right...
New Development: Smart Insulin Patch
Besides using a glucometer or one of the new technologies proposed in the past for checking blood glucose levels, the newly developed...

Eating Healthy: Try Some Of These Sweet Treats
Eating healthy will keep your blood glucose levels maintained properly. Choosing the right diet can be difficult but with the right...
E-Mosquito To Test Blood Sugar Levels
Managing Your Diabetes Checking your blood sugar levels when you have diabetes is very important. That’s why the University of Calgary...

Imatinib Drug To Treat Cancer and Slow Diabetes Onset
Imatinib Imatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that treats chronic leukemia and other cancers by suppressing the immune system. Now,...

Learn How Diabetes Affects Eyesight
Diabetes not only increases your appetite, thirst, and causes more frequent urination. It can also affect people’s eyesight. Each time...
Diabetic & Still Living A Good Life
Diabetes is a serious and critical illness affecting millions of Americans today. Tackling the everyday management of your blood glucose...
Insulin Prices Overview: The ADA’s Efforts To Reduce Cost
It Costs To Stay Alive The American Diabetes Association is taking a stance against expensive insulin treatments. Since 2002, the price...

New Study Aims To Reduce Medication Frequency
With Type 2 diabetes, it is likely that you may have to take a shot of insulin every day. Relying on insulin may be the only way for Type...
Join America’s Diabetes Challenge
The American Diabetes Association has launched America’s Diabetes Challenge. The American Diabetes Association’s challenge encourages...

New Research On Gene Therapy To Treat Diabetes
The Importance Of Insulin Insulin is medicine used to treat diabetes for those unable to keep their blood glucose levels under control...

American Diabetes Association: 2017 Charlotte Tour de Cure
The American Diabetes Association hosts events to unite people with diabetes and their families with others to make a difference for the...

Losing Weight To Combat Diabetes
Did you know 80% of people with Type 2 diabetes are overweight? Being overweight and having diabetes is a dangerous combination. Losing...

The Perks of Yoga When You Are Diabetic
Yoga: Great For Your Mind & Body If you have diabetes, doing yoga can help your overall health. Yoga is great for people with and without...
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