Content about diabetes care

November 23, 2011
Study: Diabetes dashboard may help physicians better deliver care to patients

A new tool developed by researchers at the University of Missouri improved both the efficiency and accuracy of acquiring data needed for high-quality diabetes care, according to a new study.

November 23, 2011
Study: HbA1C test may not properly identify children with diabetes

A test commonly used to identify patients with diabetes or those at risk of developing the condition may not produce accurate results among children, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan.

November 16, 2011
FDA approves Tandem insulin pump

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new insulin-delivery system for Type 1 diabetes made by Tandem Diabetes Care, the company said Wednesday.

November 4, 2011
Marsh offers Diabetes Care program

Marsh Supermarkets is offering a new program for patients with diabetes, according to the Indianapolis-based chain's website.

November 3, 2011
Meijer looks to turn pharmacists into go-to diabetes resources

Meijer has launched a chainwide effort to position its pharmacy staff as diabetes specialists.

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.

October 18, 2011
NACDS sends letter to super committee on patient health strategies related to diabetes care

In a letter to the congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, also known as the super committee, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores provided recommendations related to diabetes testing supplies for Medicare patients.

October 7, 2011
Study: People with optimal levels of vitamin D have lower diabetes incidence

Scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München have shown that people with good vitamin D status have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a study released Sept. 30.

October 6, 2011
Study: Too much TV may be an indicator of poor blood-glucose control

Type 1 diabetics who watch the most television have poorer blood-sugar control on average, according to a study published online Sept. 16 by the American Diabetes Association's journal Diabetes Care.

October 5, 2011
HHS secretary promotes flu preparedness by getting her flu shot at Walgreens

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius will receive her seasonal flu vaccine and will talk about the importance of prevention measures and flu season preparedness Wednesday morning at a Walgreens "health and daily living" pilot store in Chicago.

August 19, 2011
Study: Pesticide exposure may increase Type 2 diabetes risk

Researchers in Finland said they have confirmed a link between Type 2 diabetes and pesticides known as persistent organic pollutants, according to a new study in the journal Diabetes Care.

August 18, 2011
Healthy Living Tour makes pit stop in Ga.

The Health Mart Healthy Living Tour recently offered free health screenings at the 7th Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair, hosted by Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., earlier this month.

July 25, 2011
Better glycemic control achieved among diabetics with authoritative parents, study finds

Children with Type 1 diabetes may achieve better blood-sugar control if their parents are more authoritative with them, a new study has found.

June 27, 2011
Abbott Diabetes Care reports blood-glucose monitoring products stolen

Abbott Diabetes Care reported Friday that a shipment of blood-glucose monitoring products was reported stolen from a shipping carrier facility in Louisville, Ky., on June 19.

June 22, 2011
DRSI ReStore! Energy arrives at Publix

Diabetica Research Solutions has expanded distribution of its DRSI ReStore! Energy product to Publix stores that operate in-store pharmacies.

May 25, 2011
Gluten may not influence babies' risk of developing Type 1 diabetes

Introducing a gluten-free diet to an infant may not reduce its risk of developing Type 1 diabetes, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care.

May 13, 2011
Study finds link between insomnia, high insulin resistance among diabetics

Diabetics that have trouble sleeping likely experience high insulin resistance and have a more difficult time controlling the disease, according to study findings published in the June issue of Diabetes Care.

April 25, 2011
Health Mart tops for service, patient care


In the May issue of Consumer Reports, a report found that such independents as McKesson’s Health Mart franchise group are delivering the goods.


McKesson helped capitalize on what has always been an exemplary Health Mart patient experience at the top of last year with a multi-
million-dollar ad campaign that included an ad during the New Orleans Saints/Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl. That 2010 campaign featured real Health Mart pharmacists with stories on how they have impacted their local communities by taking the time to care and provide special services.


April 22, 2011
Report: Many Type 1 diabetics have other immune diseases

Many children with Type 1 diabetes have other autoimmune disorders as well, according to published reports.

April 13, 2011
Diabetes stakeholders discuss how healthcare-reform law affects patients

Healthcare reform has remained a major subject of debate since President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act last March, but what the law means for diabetes care was the particular focus of a conference call with diabetes stakeholders Tuesday.

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.

March 28, 2011
Study: Counting carbs can improve quality of life in Type 1 diabetes patients on insulin pump therapy

A study published online in the journal Diabetes Care, and slated for the April print issue, suggested that counting carbohydrates could lead to an improvement in quality of life and a reduction in body mass index and waist circumference in patients with Type 1 diabetes who receive continuous subcutaneous insulin infusions.

March 16, 2011
Schott named VP diabetes care for Perrigo's consumer healthcare division

Perrigo on Wednesday named Tony Schott VP diabetes care for the consumer healthcare division.

March 9, 2011
DiabetesMine launches 2011 design challenge

An informational and community website for people with diabetes has kicked off its fourth annual design challenge, a Web-based competition that calls for fresh ideas for new devices, Web applications or other instruments designed to help people live better with the disease.

March 7, 2011
Supervalu aims to boost customers' health-and-wellness 'iQ'

In an effort to deliver to shoppers a whole health-focused shopping experience, Supervalu’s pharmacy and grocery teams are working closely together to develop innovative service offerings that cut across three platforms: preventive care, diabetes care and medication therapy management. The chain clearly is demonstrating its focus on being a one-stop health solution for its shoppers.

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