6 more reports of pancreatitis and 2 recent patient deaths have reopened talks between the FDA and Amylin to add stronger warning lables to the diabetes weight-loss drug Byetta. For the full story, read the Reuter's news article.
The FDA first warned of a possible linke between Byetta and acute pancreatitis in October of 2007. For our... Read more
It's no secret that weight loss is often an essential component to better diabetes management. A new study further reinforces the benefits of weight loss for people recently diagnosed with diabetes.
The study results were published today, August 12th, in the journal Diabetes Care. They key findings, reported by Co-author Dr. Gregory K.... Read more
If you dread your daily insulin injections, you're not alone!
Today the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADA) announced the results of a survey indicating that 33% of respondants experienced some level of dread relating to insulin injections. In addition, 14% reported that insulin injections had a negative impact on... Read more
WHAT CAN YOU DO IN 8 MINUTES?
Thursday, October 16, 2008
SPIN TO WIN is an outdoor, stationary bicycle competition among teams in fields ranging from large corporations to small businesses to public service. Each five-person team takes a 40-minute "spin" on their bike (8 minutes per rider), and is required to raise a... Read more
I'm thrilled to share the good news -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's and its sister sites' unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert... Read more
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