Content about Diabetes management

March 14, 2011
Biodel discloses accelerated development plan for diabetes drugs

A drug maker focused on development and commercialization of diabetes treatments unveiled its accelerating clinical development plans of two drug candidates.

February 23, 2011
Onglyza gets label update

The makers behind a popular Type 2 diabetes treatment have included data from two clinical studies in an update to the drug's prescribing information.

February 17, 2011
Perrigo gains entry to store-brand blood-glucose meter market

Perrigo on Thursday announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with AgaMatrix to sell and distribute blood-glucose monitors and test strips in the U.S. store-brand channel.

February 14, 2011
Blood-glucose levels indicator of retinopathy risk

Individuals who have higher blood-glucose levels and poorer control of those levels over time appear more likely to develop eye-related complications 10 years later, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Ophthalmology published Monday.

January 18, 2011
Mylan's generic Precose gets green light from FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic diabetes drug made by Mylan, the drug maker said Tuesday.

January 13, 2011
Novo Nordisk develops Cornerstones4Care as diabetes resource

Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk has created an online resource for diabetes patients that educates them about Novo Nordisk drugs and devices, recipes and nutritional values, and allows them to connect with other patients.

January 4, 2011
Diabetes Forecast releases 2011 consumer guide

The magazine of the American Diabetes Association has released its annual consumer guide in its January issue.

December 17, 2010
Community-based healthcare models can help diabetic patients

Community-based healthcare models, and the nurse practitioners who work within them, are particularly helpful in assisting diabetes patients with such underlying health conditions as depression, according to a recent study published on Nurse.com.

December 15, 2010
Almonds may curb Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease

A recent scientific study showed that incorporating almonds into a person’s diet can help treat and possibly prevent Type 2 diabetes, as well as cardiovascular disease, the Almond Board of California announced Wednesday.

December 7, 2010
Reporters Notebook, Chain Pharmacy 12/13/10

Supplier News — Fera Pharmaceuticals has recently launched two new topical ointments. The New York-based company has developed Ilotycin (erythromycin) and Garamycin (gentamicin) ophthalmic ointments, both for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. “Our goal is simple: to keep more quality healthcare choices alive for the people who need them,” company co-founder Frank DellaFera said.





November 29, 2010
Walgreens' Pegus to discuss impact of diabetes management on healthcare costs

Walgreens' chief medical officer will discuss the evidence-based medicine design and impact of a diabetes management program delivered by pharmacists at both workplace and community pharmacies during an upcoming conference, the drug store chain said.

November 24, 2010
American Dietetic Association journal article emphasizes diabetes nutrition therapy

The Journal of the American Dietetic Association has published a list of nutritional practice guidelines for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in its December issue.

November 24, 2010
Study: Depression may be both a risk factor and consequence of diabetes

A new study published in the Nov. 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine suggested there is a two-way relationship between depression and diabetes.

November 17, 2010
Byetta may cut cardiovascular risk for diabetes patients

A Type 2 diabetes drug marketed by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals may lower the...

November 11, 2010
Colgate Total encourages diabetics to brush up on oral hygiene habits

In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Colgate Total is offering consumers tips to build good...

November 10, 2010
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation kicks off Together on Diabetes initiative

A drug maker's philanthropic arm announced its commitment to fight Type 2 diabetes in the...

November 8, 2010
Pop Test gets patent for glucose measuring device

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to the privately owned company...

November 7, 2010
FDA approves Kombiglyze XR

The Food and Drug Administration approved the first and only once-a-day metformin extended-release plus dipeptidyl...

November 7, 2010
MyGlucoHealth teams up with Nokia

The developer of a wireless mobile application designed to help manage diabetes announced that its...

November 7, 2010
Study finds GLP-1 analogues may improve blood-glucose levels, BMI

A new study conducted by University of Toronto researchers found that GLP-1 analogues not only...

November 7, 2010
Voxiva, PositiveID develop mobile diabetes management solution

Two companies announced the integration of their respective programs to develop an end-to-end wireless diabetes...

November 3, 2010
Walgreens, Take Care Clinics continue to play active role in diabetes care

One of the nation's largest drug store chains and its retail clinic subsidiary will offer...

October 31, 2010
Survey reveals lifestyle habits among diabetes patients

CVS/pharmacy on Monday announced results of a survey examining various aspects of disease management and...

October 27, 2010
Cigna, Merck Helps band together to stop diabetes

An insurance company and a patient assistance program have joined forces to improve medication adherence...

October 24, 2010
MinuteClinic offers free A1c tests in line with American Diabetes Month

In recognition of American Diabetes Month in November, MinuteClinic is offering complimentary A1c tests beginning...

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