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October 9, 2012
Survey: Food regs among ways to deter diabetes

The New York City health commissioner’s ban on the sale of big cups of fountain soda drew many an unfavorable accusation that the administration of mayor Michael Bloomberg was trying to turn the city into a nanny state, with NaturalNews.com editor Mike Adams asking, “What’s next? Is Bloomberg gonna pull a Singapore and ban chewing gum too?”


September 25, 2012
Study: Most physicians support employer weight-loss programs, unhealthy food regulations

More than three-quarters of physicians think the federal government should regulate foods with unhealthy ingredients, while 79% say employers should fund weight-loss programs for employees, according to results of a survey presented Tuesday at a diabetes conference.

February 23, 2012
Joslin Diabetes Center, American Well to bring telehealth services to patients nationwide

Joslin Diabetes Center and American Well will collaborate on a telehealth initiative that seeks to improve and expand diabetes patients' access to high-quality care.

October 21, 2011
Research may provide insight to cause of birth defects among babies born to diabetic mothers

A new study conducted by the Joslin Diabetes Center suggested that a certain enzyme could cause birth defects among babies born to women with diabetes.

October 21, 2011
Study: Risk of breast cancer more apparent among women with Type 2 diabetes

A study conducted by the University of Alberta found that women with Type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

September 16, 2011
Walgreens’ Pegus addresses Joslin Diabetes Roundtable

Walgreens on Friday spoke of the breadth of programs the chain has developed, many in partnership with Joslin Diabetes Center, to assist people with diabetes in living more healthily, at the 2011 Joslin Diabetes Roundtable held in Boston.

July 5, 2011
CVS forum puts spotlight on med adherence

In a move that not only shed more light on how to battle the $300 billion problem of medication nonadherence but also helped to raise consumer awareness on the importance of adherence, CVS Caremark convened its first-ever national forum in late May.


May 26, 2011
CVS Caremark convenes first-ever national forum on nonadherence

CVS Caremark and a panel of health experts explored research findings and the problem of medication nonadherence Thursday morning during CVS Caremark’s first-ever national forum on medication nonadherence at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

March 31, 2011
Veteran diabetics experience less complications, study finds

Patients that have been handling their diabetes for a long time are less likely to experience complications, according to a new study conducted by Joslin Diabetes Center researchers.

February 25, 2011
Type 1 diabetics continue to be at risk for kidney disease

Advances in kidney care have not led to successful efforts to improve therapy for patients with Type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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