Johnson & Johnson could face penalties for not reporting incidents where insulin pumps have failed, the Food and Drug Administration has warned.
Statins linked to diabetes risk in women, study finds
Jan 11, 2012
In a rare blow to positive news surrounding statins, a new study reveals the heart drugs are associated with a higher risk of diabetes in older women.
For diabetics, this news may bring tears of joy
Dec 21, 2011
Residents with diabetes may soon be able to use their tears — rather than have blood drawn up to10 times each day — when it’s time to measure glucose levels. University of Michigan researchers...
Tear drop tests as effective as blood for diabetes testing, study finds
Nov 10, 2011
There is new hope for diabetics who dread frequent finger pricks and blood draws used to monitor their blood glucose levels. Scientists say they are developing a device that can test blood sugar levels...
Study: Depression associated with increased risk of stroke
Sep 26, 2011
People who suffer from depression have a 45% increased risk of stroke and a 55% higher risk of having a fatal stroke, according to a new study.
New drug benefit actually reducing health costs, study shows
Aug 03, 2011
Medicare’s prescription-coverage program cuts healthcare costs by about $12 billion. That’s because the benefit reduces admissions to nursing homes and hospitals, according to a new study....
Medicare Part D keeps seniors out of nursing homes, hospitals, study shows
Jul 28, 2011
Medicare’s prescription-coverage program cuts healthcare costs by about $12 billion. That’s because the benefit reduces admissions to nursing homes and hospitals, according to a new study.
Half of worldwide Alzheimer’s cases are preventable, study suggests
Jul 20, 2011
Many Alzheimer’s disease cases can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle changes that are often associated with preventing other chronic health conditions, new research shows.
Depression treatment can help diabetics, study shows
May 03, 2011
Depressed diabetics are more likely to see improvement in their physical symptoms if they pursue treatment for their depression, a new study reveals.
Popular diabetes medication linked to heart attack, death
Mar 22, 2011
A new study links the popular diabetes drug Avandia with an increased risk of heart attack and death, which could have a considerable effect on public health, according to researchers.