The dependence of serotonin synthesis on carbohydrate consumption and insulin poses a problem for diabetics...
I was very excited when I decided to participate in my first ultra marathon – the PRO:SPORT Ultra 50k race. I started running with a water pack and…
Sanofi-aventis announced that the GetGoal-X Phase 3 study of lixisenatide, a once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist, has achieved primary efficacy endpoint.
Lixisenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1), is in development for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
I hadn’t found a sweet spot, the place where the needle to the insertion set goes into flesh like a knife into softened butter. Instead, the…
The US Department of Agriculture announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government's evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity....
I look at a diagnosis of diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, as a point of renewal...
As I head to the lab for a blood test this morning for my endo appointment next week, I’m reminded of how I used to approach my three month blood test.…
New research, funded by Diabetes UK, has found that use of an artificial pancreas by woman suffering from type 1 diabetes during pregnancy may drastically reduce cases of stillbirth and mortality rates...
I’m pretty proud of myself, so please excuse me while I go ahead and share my adventure from this weekend: I took my first ride on the back of…
Hi all! Just wanted to let you know that my blog at www.diabetesmyway.org will now be hosted by A Sweet Life, where other people with diabetes gather…