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Study Shows AFREZZA Safe and Effective in Controlling Blood Glucose Levels
MannKind Corp. announced the results of a two year study comparing the efficacy and safety of AFREZZA (insulin human [rDNA origin]) versus usual diabetes care. The study followed patients for a total of up to two years. The patients were randomly assigned to a treatment regimen of either AFREZZA plus...
Bacon-Wrapped Shiitake Mushrooms
Bacon-Wrapped Shiitake Mushrooms
This is one of my go-to recipes for hors d’oeuvres. Not only is it a piece of cake to make, it always seems to please everyone. The earthiness of the mushroom pairs so well with the saltiness of the bacon.
Novo Nordisk
Superior Efficacy of Victoza Compared to Januvia in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Novo Nordisk's new diabetes drug Victoza proved more effective than Merck & Co's Januvia in a head-to-head study published, in the Lancet. The 26-week trial showed that Victoza produced significantly greater reductions in HbA1C, fasting plasma glucose and body weight than Januvia, with similar or better overall treatment satisfaction....
Artificial Pancreas Shows Promise in Israel
An artificial pancreas recently developed at the National Center for Childhood Diabetes at Schneider Children's Hospital in Israel, was tested on seven patients between the ages of 19 and 30. The device consists of a pump that releases insulin and a sensor, which is connected to a small computer which calculates the required amount of insulin to be delivered...
Carbs in my Coffee
I had some dreams they were carbs in my coffee Carbs in my coffee, and... You're so vain... Mike makes fantastic cappuccino every morning, which I love (and need). The problem, however, is that the cup of warm, foamy milk which he pours into the coffee sometimes causes my blood sugar to jump to 160 or higher
Islet Sheet Technology
The Islet Sheet looks like a clear business card and feels wet and slick on the finger. You can see the islets, which look to the naked eye like fine white sand...
Fat Epidemic Threat to National Security
According to a group of retired admirals, generals, and other senior military leaders, about 27 percent of young adults are medically ineligible for the military service, CNN reports. The leading medical reason is being overweight or obese. The Army's body fat limit for women in the 21-27 age range, with no prior service is 32 percent body fat and for males...