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September 9, 2015September 10, 2015

Mitochondria Protein MPC2 Is a Potential New Target for Type 2 Diabetes Treatments

In a new study entitled “Loss of mitochondrial pyruvate carrier 2 in liver leads to defects in gluconeogenesis and compensation via pyruvate-alanine cycling,” scientists discovered a key protein in livers ... Read more

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015

Our Type 1 Diabetes Journey Together Begins Here

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My name is Marta. I’m 25 and I am a type 1 diabetic. In this new blog series called My Type 1 Diabetes Journey, I will be sharing my own experiences ... Read more

September 3, 2015September 4, 2015

Generex Gives Updates On Oral-lyn For Type 2 Diabetes

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Generex Biotechnology Corporation recently presented an update on the status of a buccal insulin formulation enhancement project for Generex Oral-lyn™, the company’s proprietary buccal insulin spray product to address the medical needs of diabetes patients. As had ... Read more

September 3, 2015September 3, 2015

FDA Approves Synjardy To Address Type 2 Diabetes

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Synjardy, an oral therapy developed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc and Eli Lilly, as a treatment for adult patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. Synjardy is ... Read more

September 2, 2015September 2, 2015

Improvements in GlucoTrack Model DF-F Gluce Monitoring Device Designed to Improve Ease of Use for Diabetics

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Medical device designer Integrity Application recently announced that it has made substantial upgrades to its innovative glucose monitoring device. The company believes that the new technological advancements will greatly improve ease ... Read more

September 1, 2015September 3, 2015

Results from the Diabetes Surgery Study Show That Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Improves Diabetes Control

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Results of a recent study published in the journal The LANCET reveal that the addition of gastric bypass to lifestyle and medical management in patients with type 2 diabetes improved diabetes ... Read more

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015

Researchers Discover Link Between Antibiotic Prescriptions and Type 2 Diabetes Incidents

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In a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism entitled “Use of Antibiotics and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Population-Based Case-Control Study,” researchers from Denmark ... Read more

August 29, 2015August 31, 2015

Dexcom’s G5® Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Now FDA-Approved

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Dexcom, Inc., a leading provider of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for patients with diabetes, recently announced the US Food and Drug Administration has granted its Dexcom G5® Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring ... Read more

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015

Researchers Report a Worse Scenario for Diabetes Accompanied by Coronary Artery Disease Over Time

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Four articles recently published in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery offer new concerning data on one serious health problem worldwide: diabetes accompanied by coronary artery disease. Diabetes is a ... Read more

August 27, 2015August 31, 2015

GLP-1 Analog Semaglutide – Oral Formulation starts Phase 3a Development

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Novo Nordisk recently announced that it is preparing to launch a global phase 3a clinical trial for semaglutide, an oral formulation for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, along with its drug ... Read more