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ETMC Camp Helps Children Learn To Handle Diabetes

ETMC Camp Helps Children Learn To Handle Diabetes | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
Squeals of excitement could be heard as children clambered to the top of a large inflatable water slide at the East Texas Medical Center Pavilion Conference Center.

...“We want them to be normal kids,” Ms. Haislet said. “Nobody wants a child to just sit on the couch and not eat or drink or do things that other kids do just because their blood sugar may go low or high.”...

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GRADE Trial to Compare Top Type 2 Diabetes Drugs

Researchers are launching a large-scale comparative effectiveness trial that will help determine which of the top type 2 diabetes drugs are best for glycemic control.
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FDA Approves AIC Test to Diagnose #Diabetes Cobas Integra 800 Tina-quant HbA1cDx assay (Roche) Medscape Log In

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Researchers complete sequencing study of diabetes, five autoimmune diseases

Researchers complete sequencing study of diabetes, five autoimmune diseases | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
In this study, using high-throughput sequencing techniques, scientists sought to identify new variants, including rare and potentially high risk ones, in 25 previously identified risk genes in a sample of nearly 42,000 individuals.
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Abbott announces CE mark for Architect haemoglobin test

Abbott has received EU approval for its new Architect Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) assay, a simple blood test designed to aid the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes.
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In debate over 'biosimilars,' patient safety must come first

In 1988, I became extremely ill. I had many tests, saw many doctors and was given various medicines. Some caused allergic reactions. Through it all, I remained sick — and actually became worse.
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ISO 15197:2013 - In vitro diagnostic test systems -- Requirements for blood-glucose monitoring systems for self-testing in managing diabetes mellitus

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Shouldn't this be FREE to read? They are charging approximately $180 US for lay persons to read about meter standards for lay persons use!
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Blood Glucose Meters Haven't Improved In Accuracy

Blood Glucose Meters Haven't Improved In Accuracy | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
The FDA says that blood glucose meters haven't advanced in accuracy, even though they have advanced in technology.
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Spread the Love: Diabetes Blogs

I especially loved discovering new diabetes blogs and catching up on blogs I haven't visited in a while.
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Celiac Catalyst -- Disney Bullies Gluten Free Child

Celiac Catalyst -- Disney Bullies Gluten Free Child | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
What a day for Celiac Awareness!  The web is all a buzz with Gluten Dude's latest post about a Disney television show plot line where a gluten free character is bullied, mocked and, in my opinion, ...
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The Impact of Marijuana Use on Glucose, Insulin, and Insulin Resistance among US Adults

The American Journal of Medicine, Volume null, Issue null, Pages null, null, Authors:Elizabeth A. Penner, BS; Hannah Buettner, BA; Murray A. Mittleman, MD, DrPH
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Accuracy and Reliability of Continuous... [Diabetes Technol Ther. 2013] - PubMed - NCBI

PubMed comprises more than 22 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
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Roche considering exit from blood glucose meter market

Roche considering exit from blood glucose meter market | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
Swiss global healthcare company Roche is reportedly considering offloading its blood glucose meter business.
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Traveling With Type 1 Diabetes — With Careful Planning, Patients Can Enjoy Adventures Domestically and Abroad

Traveling With Type 1 Diabetes — With Careful Planning, Patients Can Enjoy Adventures Domestically and Abroad | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
Today's Dietitian magazine, the leading news source for dietitians and nutritionists, covering topics such as diabetes management, long-term care, new products and technologies, career strategies, nutrition research updates, supplements, culinary...
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Indian #diabetes drug sparks controversy - Wosulin

Tanzania\'s leading online News Edition (The National Newspaper).
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DRI tv

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DRI tv is an exciting, new way to learn about the research breakthroughs at the Diabetes Research Institute, including the DRI BioHub.
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Oral Insulin: All Mouth, or an Injection of Hope for Type 1 Diabetes?

Oral Insulin: All Mouth, or an Injection of Hope for Type 1 Diabetes? | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
Can oral insulin succeed where other alternative delivery methods have failed? Dan Stanton, from in-Pharmatechnologist.com assesses its chances. 
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BOOK REVIEW: Until There is a Cure

BOOK REVIEW: Until There is a Cure | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
I am motivated to take care of my diabetes on a daily basis: I feel good when my blood sugars are in-range. I want to be healthy enough to support the people a
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Professor Harry Keen, champion of people with diabetes worldwide - 2013 - Diabetic Medicine - Wiley Online Library

Professor Harry Keen, champion of people with diabetes worldwide - 2013 - Diabetic Medicine - Wiley Online Library | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
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Clinical trial of Echo Therapeutics' Symphony CGM System receives IRB approval

Echo Therapeutics, Inc., a company developing its needle-free Symphony CGM System as a non-invasive, wireless, transdermal continuous glucose monitoring system, announced today that the Company's clinical trial of its Symphony CGM System has...
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Accuracy of Blood Glucose Meters Draws Scrutiny – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Accuracy of Blood Glucose Meters Draws Scrutiny – Capsules - The KHN Blog | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
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Researchers Face Off Over Incretin Risk

Researchers Face Off Over Incretin Risk | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
As concerns escalate over the potential risks of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based therapies, a diabetes journal hosted a point-counterpoint debate between the researchers who have been the leadin...
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Oramed Receives FDA Clearance to Initiate Oral Insulin Trials in the U.S.

JERUSALEM, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQCM: ORMP) (http://www.oramed.com), a...
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2nd-grader saves diabetic mom’s life afterfinding her unconscious

2nd-grader saves diabetic mom’s life afterfinding her unconscious | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
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Florida Forward: The Obesity Crisis

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Jamie Oliver Restaurant Fined $12,000 After Serving Regular Pasta To Customer With Celiac

Jamie Oliver Restaurant Fined $12,000 After Serving Regular Pasta To Customer With Celiac | diabetes and more | Scoop.it
One of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurants will be fined more than $12,000 after it served regular pasta to a customer with celiac disease, sickening her, according to news reports.
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