Posts by: Leonor Mateus Ferreira

Leonor Mateus Ferreira

Leonor is an emerging, young journalist who writes daily for BioNews Texas, covering business, science, and health news. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication and post-graduate degree in Multiplatform Journalism. She is particularly interested in politics and current affairs, and is currently studying for a masters degree in economics and public policies.

June 18, 2015June 18, 2015

Ligand Presents Encouraging Results From Type 2 Diabetes Trial Testing Experimental Therapy

News, Type 2 Diabetes News

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently presented encouraging results from a study to evaluate LGD-6972, a novel glucagon receptor antagonist, as a treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus at the 75th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in ... Read more

June 9, 2015July 8, 2015

Exercise Reduces Risk of Gestational Diabetes, According To Study

News, Type 2 Diabetes News

Participating in exercise while pregnant helps women reduce their probability of developing gestational diabetes and helps control maternal weight. Those are the conclusions of a Spanish study that analyzed the participation in ... Read more

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015

US and EU Diabetes Associations Caution Diabetes Community on Insulin Pumps

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The American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes are alerting the community of diabetes patients and the medical community about the lack of information on the ... Read more

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015

Chiropractic Care May Help Control Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetics

News

While about 60% of patients who suffer from diabetes also develop peripheral neuropathy, a nerve condition that causes tingling, numbing and tickling in the extremities, the Raveling Chiropractic Center is implementing a ... Read more

March 9, 2015March 9, 2015

¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! to Start in Phoenix

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The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is hosting a series of events in 11 American cities to raise health and wellness among Hispanic communities. Starting on March 7 in Phoenix, Arizona, the 2015 ¡Vive ... Read more

March 2, 2015March 2, 2015

ALR Submits Insulin Dose Managing System for FDA Approval

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Medical device company ALR Technologies Inc. has submitted a 510(k) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new feature in its Health-e-Connect system for diabetics, which will allow even busy physicians to ... Read more

February 26, 2015February 26, 2015

Easy, Painless Dip-a-Stick Test to Detect Diabetes Searching for Funding

News, Type 2 Diabetes News

After being diagnosed with diabetes and understanding the importance of early diagnosis of the disease first hand, Allie Beatty has decided not only to advocate for the disease and help others who suffer from it, but ... Read more

February 20, 2015February 20, 2015

Gov. Mike Huckabee Joins “Diabetes Solution Kit” Campaign

News, Type 2 Diabetes News

Governor Mike Huckabee is sponsoring “The Diabetes Solution Kit,” a systematic program designed to educate diabetes patients about upholding a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition habits and regular exercise. Huckabee, who suffers from type ... Read more

January 23, 2015January 23, 2015

Tramadol May Increase Hospitalization Risk for Hypoglycemia

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Even though tramadol is a well known and established opioid pain-reliever, according to a new study, it can be related to an increased risk of hypoglycemia, a condition caused by low blood ... Read more

January 16, 2015January 16, 2015

Type 1 Diabetes in Children May Cause Slower Brain Growth

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Pediatric type 1 diabetes may cause slower development of the brain, according to a study conducted by the Diabetes Research in Children Network (DirecNet). The research demonstrated that children who suffer from ... Read more