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Diabetics May Need Early Colon Cancer Screening (CME/CE)SAN DIEGO (MedPage Today) -- Type 2 diabetes patients may need to be screened earlier for colorectal cancer, researchers said here.

Interim Gastric Band Results Show Remission of DiabetesAACE 2012: The duration of preexisting diabetes influences remission rates after gastric banding surgery. Medscape Medical News

New Wellness Team Approach Improves Diabetes Outcomes while Lowering Medication Costs An integrated wellness team approach to diabetes care is helping patients lower their prescription costs and improve their condition, according to research presented today at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists’ (AACE) 21st Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress

Regular Aerobic Exercise Improves Vascular Reactivity for Patients at Risk of Developing DiabetesPre-diabetic patients who engage in regular aerobic exercise improve their vascular reactivity to nearly normal levels, even if no weight loss is achieved, according to research presented today at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 21st Annual Meeting & Clinica

Text messages increase medication adherence rateThe first large-scale U.S. study linking medication adherence and text message reminders showed improved adherence rates for patients with diabetes and heart conditions.

Great Wall Chinese Medicine Has a Big Event on DiabetesScottsdale, AZ, May 26, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (CACMS) is the largest and most prestigious TCM research organization in China. CACMS coordinates joint efforts with the World Health organization. CACMS and Great Wall Chinese Medicine have joined together to establish a partnership to serve the community through an ongoing seminar series focusing on how both...

Diabetics and Others Sensitive to Artificial Sweetener Embrace Ultimate BeverageOXYWater contains natural sweetener without the sugar or artificial sweeteners that cause side effects for diabetics or those sensitive to phenylalanine. Columbus, OH (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 OXYWater, A new healthy drink is gaining popularity across America because it is a zero calorie, zero carb, natural fruit flavored beverage with all the good stuff and none of the bad stuff. OXYWater is a smart...

Diabetes Treatment - Potential New TargetThe online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that Cincinnati University (UC) researchers have discovered that apolipoprotein A-IV (apoA-IV), a naturally produced protein that has the ability to reduce blood sugar leve...

The drug industry is a barrier to diabetes care in poor countriesIn many parts of the world, people with type 1 diabetes (whether or not the condition is diagnosed) still die for want of insulin, and those with type 2 diabetes go without treatments that prolong...

Guidelines Focus on Teamwork for Diabetic Foot Infections (CME/CE)(MedPage Today) -- Proper care of infected foot wounds in diabetes patients means multidisciplinary care, guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America emphasize.

Young Inspiring Scientists and Symptom SurveillanceThe technology giant Intel recently awarded several youngsters with awards for their innovative work in healthcare. The youngest, 15 year old Jack Andraka, has developed a pancreatic cancer diagnostic test based on the principles of diabetic blood tests. Other winners included Nicholas Schiefer, 17 years old, who researched the new phenomenon of “microsearch”. Read more here. &lsquo...

REFILE: Death rate drops among Americans with diabetesATLANTA (Reuters) - A 40% decline in the death rate of diabetic American adults from heart disease and strokes is a sign that patients are taking better care of themselves and receiving improved treatment, according to a government study rele...

Diabetes Drug Shown to Work in Blacks (CME/CE)PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- A first-of-its-kind study found that African Americans with type 2 diabetes significantly benefited from linagliptin (Tradjenta) therapy.

Telemedicine Brings City Docs to Rural Patients (CME/CE)PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- A small study of rural diabetes patients who used a telemedicine-based endocrine consultation service for follow-up care suggests that the city-country link can significantly improve health outcomes.

Lilly reports positive data in phase II diabetes study of dulaglutideSummary not available

MyWay Mobile Storage Sponsors American Diabetes Association's Maryland Tour de CureThe American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure bike ride event took place on May 5, 2012 at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center. Bike riders from ages 13 and up participated as individuals or teams, at various distances which included 10, 22, 32 and 63 mile courses. Each rider donated a minimum of $200, and the event raised over $318,000; falling just short of the $350,000 goal. MyWay Mobil...

Telcare's Wireless-Enabled Blood Glucose Monitoring System Wins 2012 Triple Tree iAwardTelcare Recognized For Insight, Innovation, and Initiative in Healthcare at annual meeting of Wireless Life Sciences Alliance San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 [San Diego, CA] Telcare has won the 2012 TripleTree iAward recognizing exceptional companies that demonstrate insight, innovation, and initiative with wireless solutions in the healthcare industry. The award was announced today at the 7...

Biggest Loser Contestants Reap Big Health GainsParticipants in the NBC reality program “The Biggest Loser,” who undergo an intensive, exercise-based weight loss regimen, not only benefit from significant body weight reduction but also are rewarded with substantial and rapid recovery from serious health conditions, according to a new study being presented today at the 21st Annual Scientific and Clin...

Bone: An Endocrine Organ?Prior to 1964, bone was thought to be an inert, static storage depot for calcium crystal in the body. In that year, Dr. Harold Frost introduced the revolutionary hypothesis that bone was actually a very dynamic system that was constantly being remodeled in response to mechanical and gravitational stress. Today at the American Association of Clinical Endocr...

TripleTree Announces the 2012 iAwards WinnersToday, TripleTree announced the 2012 TripleTree iAwards winners. Four finalists in three different categories, Operational Innovation, Clinical Innovation and Consumer Innovation, had been previously announced on April 25. The twelve finalists were AwarePoint,

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults Often MisdiagnosedAACE 2012: Autoantibody testing in certain patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can yield high numbers with latent autoimmune diabetes. Medscape Medical News

Medtronic Resolute® Stent Shows Strong Performance in Heart Disease Patients With and Without DiabetesAccording to study results to be featured in Sunday’s late-breaking clinical trials session at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 21st Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress in Philadelphia, the Resolute® drug-eluting stent (DES) from Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) yields strong performance in coronary artery disease (CAD) patient...

Countries aim to cut quarter of premature deathsThe World Health Organization says its members are poised to agree to a target of cutting a quarter of premature deaths from chronic diseases by 2025.It is the first time that countries will set a concrete global goal for reducing premature deaths f...

BMS Foundation expands Together on Diabetes to China and IndiaThe Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation will be expanding its Together on Diabetes initiative to China and India, pledging $15 million over five years to help these developing nations with rapidly growing numbers of type 2 diabetes patients.

Tattoos Replace Bracelets for Medical AlertsPHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- As more people with diabetes replace their medical alert bracelets with tattooed warnings, there might be a need for a standard design and body location, a researcher here said.

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