U.S. pharmacy giant Eli Lilly and Company and Denmark’s Zealand Pharma are working on new treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, the companies announced.
Dementia and diabetes risk score debuts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2013
A new tool can predict the 10-year risk of dementia for patients with diabetes.
FDA issues recall notice on Nova strips
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2013
Providers should monitor residents with diabetes to see if they are using recalled blood glucose test trips, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised.
Blood sugar, dementia link
By
Ashley Carman
Sep 01, 2013
Seniors without diabetes but with higher than average blood sugar levels have an 18% increased risk for dementia, a new study shows.
AMDA joins campaign to reduce unnecessary tests
Sep 04, 2013
The American Medical Directors Association has joined with ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely® campaign to promote discussions between healthcare providers and patients for what medical tests or...
Protein presence in urine predicts risk for cognitive decline
By
Ashley Carman
Sep 03, 2013
The presence of protein in the urine of those with diabetes can signify a risk for cognitive decline, according to a new study.
Medicare paid millions in ‘questionable’ diabetes test strip claims related to SNF, hospital...
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 29, 2013
Medicare is making questionable payments for diabetes test strips used by residents of skilled nursing facilities, according to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector...
High blood sugar increases dementia risk, regardless of diabetes status
By
Ashley Carman
Aug 09, 2013
Seniors with higher than average blood sugar levels have an 18% increased risk for dementia, according to a new study.
Care improvements reduce amputations
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
Advances in diabetic foot ulcer treatments are helping reduce lower-extremity amputations, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation studied...
Personalized approach tames diabetes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2013
An individualized approach to diabetes treatment results in dramatically better results in adults over age 70 with Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.