Ann Bartlett, Patient Expert

Breast care after the age of forty is mandatory, but for a woman with diabetes, breast care is a bit of a wild ride. In 1991, I had my first biopsy for a lump I found in my breast. At age 34, I had a baseline mammogram, and at age 39 had my second bi...

A new technology using temporary tattoos is being developed to allow people to check blood sugar levels without having to prick their fingers over and over.

Two things happened this week for Dexcom: Apple computer fans, like me, now have the ability to upload our data from our devices to Dexcom’s Portrait on the Web. This is a big step in the right direction as this opens more data sharing opportunities ...

You’re doing everything right, but still not losing weight. What gives? The problem might lie in your thyroid.

Pens are a device that we kind of don’t think about or talk about. Most of the conversation about delivery systems is left to talking about pump technology. However, pens are a basic device delivery system that I feel has missed the mark for people w...

Credit: Thinkstock Flickr user elena’s pantry What does eating healthy mean? Smoothies and raw juice stores are popping up all over the place, or you can buy them online from your favorite celebrity. Local stores for smoothies like Robex, Tropical Sm...

Evolution is sometimes a controversial term, but in medical science, evolution means progress and better understanding. A couple of years ago, I wrote about the sad news of the anticd3 trials that failed to make their end points. Three separate trial...

Believe it or not, there are salads that are perfect for lunch, dinner - and even breakfast! These recipes are summer-fresh, fulfilling, and diabetes-friendly.

Nanotechnology is the manipulation of atomic and molecular matter. In medical research, nanotechnology has begun to show many possibilities – from helping to revolutionize drug delivery, diagnostics and gene therapy. In Greek, nano means "dwarf....

Researchers have been studying the benefits of the microbes in our digestive tract for decades. I think most of us have heard about the benefits of taking a probiotic, and let’s not forget all the yogurt ads that tout the benefits that their product ...