The total estimated cost of diagnosed diabetes in the US in 2012 is $245 billion, including $176 billion in direct medical costs and $69 billion in reduced productivity.
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California Supreme Court to review whether unlicensed school employees can give insulin to diabetic students; nurses say it would jeopardize student safety. Delete the scoop?
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The patent battle between US pharmaceuticals major Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD) and Indian firm Glenmark Pharmaceuticals over the sale of diabetes drug Januvia comes up for hearing in the Delhi High Court on Thursday. 
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Disney has gotten a lot of backlash from the Celiac community for standing up for what we believe in, standing up for what we think is right, and standing up for our kids sakes. If you haven’t heard... Delete the scoop?
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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. Delete the scoop?
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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. Delete the scoop?
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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. Delete the scoop?
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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. Delete the scoop?
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May 21, 9:49 PM
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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The FDA says that blood glucose meters haven't advanced in accuracy, even though they have advanced in technology. Delete the scoop?
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I especially loved discovering new diabetes blogs and catching up on blogs I haven't visited in a while. Delete the scoop?
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In this episode of the Edelman Report, Dr. Edelman discusses Incretins and Type 1's? Delete the scoop?
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25 May 2013 - United States - Employment and HR - EEOC Issues Updated Publications on Specific Disabilities - Day Pitney LLP - The EEOC recently issued four revised documents in its disability discrimination Questions and Answers Series, addressing... Delete the scoop?
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The EMA (European Medicines Agency) has released draft guidelines on biosimilars allowing non-EEA comparators to be used in limited circumstances. Delete the scoop?
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A bill passed by the Florida legislature would allow pharmacists to substitute biosimilars for brand-name biologics provided that a number of criteria are met. Delete the scoop?
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PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECTE), a company developing its... Delete the scoop?
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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. Delete the scoop?
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Can oral insulin succeed where other alternative delivery methods have failed? Dan Stanton, from in-Pharmatechnologist.com assesses its chances. Delete the scoop?
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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... Delete the scoop?
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