Category: Living
The European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion on the extended use of Novo Nordisk’s basal insulin analogue, insulin detemir, in children with type 1 diabetes, aged two to five years. The CHMP decision was made after the review of data demonstrating that insulin detemir...
In 2010, the NIDDK allocated a whopping $640,444,000 to projects in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.The ADA’s research funding in 2010 was $33.5 million...
Nick Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, has teamed up with Bayer HealthCare for the “Simple Inspirations” contest. The contest, sponsored by Bayer HealthCare, challenges people living with diabetes to motivate newly diagnosed patients by sharing their most inspirational thoughts about living with the disease. The goal of the contest is to enrich the lives of everyone who has diabetes and to demonstrate that people with diabetes can live a full and engaged life by effectively managing their condition...
In a continued mission to reduce the global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes Medtronic,…
Climbing and diabetes require balance, strength, and attention to detail. The consequences of sloppiness in either are harsh...
"Are you thirsty? Don't drink the bathwater, it's yucky. I'll get you something to drink." I walked into the kitchen, suddenly alert. With a sippy cup of chocolate milk in my hands
Gary Schmidt was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2002 at the age of 29. Three years ago he started running and has since completed three marathons, a Half Ironman (a Full Ironman is in the works for 2012) and many other races and triathlons. He's involved with Insulindependence...
Are you looking for a good book to take along on your vacation this summer? All summer ASweetLife’s bloggers and contributors will be sharing some of their favorites.
Can you think of line that's better than the title of this book for a doctor to tell someone as she's being diagnosed with diabetes?
This year we added sessions specifically for adults with type 1 diabetes, and we expect to continue to do so...