The same product that is used as an amplifier in a cell phone may make it possible to give up finger prick glucose tests – at least if those researching the new breath-based device have anything to say about it.

As research continues into the possibility of an artificial pancreas there is new evidence to suggest that the current method of insulin delivery for Type 1 diabetics may have some flaws.

Kris Freeman

He is thought of as one of the most elite cross country skiers in America and, “Kris Freeman is back in the hunt for an Olympic medal in Vancouver after being named… to the U.S. ski team following a disappointing finish at the 2006 Games in Torino, Italy,” according to PRNewsWire. Freeman lives with Type 1 diabetes.

Research can be a protracted effort with baby steps resulting in new findings that simply ask new questions. One recent discovery indicates the potential to control diabetes independent of weight. As with most research this is preliminary with more research needed.

What if I were to tell you that people who stop smoking are 70% more likely to develop diabetes? I suppose that depends on whether you’ve only considered smoking and this convinces you not to – or if you are a smoker and have considered stopping.

Medical care is an important consideration for most Americans, but when the costs rise to unmanageable levels there are difficult choices that must be made. In the case of some Medicare patients who also have diabetes it seems to mean a suspension of medication used to control the disease.

While the idea of an artificial pancreas has been discussed before, the idea has now moved past a strong potential to actual development. The new treatment is being called “revolutionary”.

Shocking research from Australia indicates that people who spend too much time in front of the TV often find themselves at pronounced risk of death or critical health care issues.

A statistical look at how Diabetes is searched on the Internet.

Recent analysis from the National Center for Health Statistics indicate there may be a leveling off of obesity cases in the United States. While this is good news there are still roughly a third of Americans who are obese and another third that are overweight.