Archive for April, 2006

Insulin Inhaler Exubera Rejected by National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence for Cost

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Insulin that can be inhaled rather than injected has been rejected by NHS advisers on grounds of cost.

Take Charge of Your Diabetes

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

Early diagnosis or awareness of risk can help put you in command of the disease.

Diabetes Risk From Kidney Stone Treatment Discovered

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

The results of a new study (based at the Mayo Clinic in the US) indicate, people who undergo a specific type of treatment for kidney stones may be at an increased risk of developing diabetes.

Lifestyle Diseases (Diabetes, Cancer and Heart Diseases) Will Kill 270 Million Asians Every Year

Friday, April 14th, 2006

There has been a preoccupation with AIDS and more recently bird flu, but diabetes and other chronic diseases like cancer, respiratory and heart diseasehas been escalating.

Fibres From Whole Grain and Vegetables Helps Prevent Diabetes, Study

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

A study published in Diabetes Care says, the type of fiber found in whole grains and many vegetables — called insoluble fiber — may help prevent diabetes by improving the body’s use of the blood-sugar-regulating hormone insulin.

Diabetes Epidemic in New South Wales

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006

Figures released today by Diabetes Australia-NSW show the number of cases in NSW has reached 542,288.

Smoking May Increase Insulin Resistance At Cellular Level

Saturday, April 8th, 2006

Secondhand smoking may increase insulin resistance at the cellular level, which would contribute to diabetes.

Extended-Release Type 2 Diabetes Drug, ACTOplus met, Submitted for FDA Approval

Thursday, April 6th, 2006

ACTOplus met, a New Drug Application for an extended-release version of its type 2 diabetes drug would allow for once-daily dosing was submitted by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.’s (4502.TO) U.S. arm to the Food and Drug Administration.

Waiting For Smart Insulin Pumps.

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

An insulin pump is a Blackberry sized gadget that delivers a continuous stream of insulin to the blood with a little extra at mealtime. The pump is discreet, and can help control blood sugar without adhering to a restrictive eating schedule.

Insulet Corporation, Manufacturer of Orbimed (Device Which Delivers Insulin Wirelessly From PDM) Raises $50 Million

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

Insulet Corporation, located in Bedford, Massachusetts, is an innovative, privately held, diabetes management company dedicated to providing superior treatment options and lifelong health benefits to people with diabetes.