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Too much screen time associated with poorer HbA1c test scores
Date: 2011-10-06 00:00:00

Spending too much time in front of the computer screen or television may lead to poorer HbA1c test results for diabetics, according to a new study published in the journal Diabetes Care.... Full Story

Education may help diabetics improve their blood sugar management
Date: 2011-10-11 00:00:00

Educating diabetic patients on lifestyle factors that can influence their condition may lead to significantly improved HbA1c test results, according to a series of investigations published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.... Full Story

New guidelines recommend continuous glucose monitoring devices for some diabetics
Date: 2011-10-12 00:00:00

Using continuous glucose monitoring devices may be one way for many people with type 1 diabetes to improve their HbA1c test scores, according to a new set of clinical practice guidelines from the Endocrine Society.... Full Story

Clinical practice guidelines may be tainted by influence from industry
Date: 2011-10-13 00:00:00

Clinical practice guidelines are a vital source of information instructing doctors on how often a person with diabetes should receive HbA1c tests, cholesterol screening and other vital examinations to make sure they are effectively managing the condition.... Full Story

Finding could lead to new medications to treat diabetes
Date: 2011-10-18 00:00:00

Findings from a recent study could open the door to the development of new medications that help diabetics significantly improve their insulin test results by enabling them to regrow cells that produce the blood sugar-lowering hormone.... Full Story

Stem cell therapy may benefit type 1 diabetics
Date: 2011-10-19 00:00:00

Neural stem cell transplants may soon become one of the best methods for improve insulin test scores among individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine.... Full Story

Better neighborhoods may mean improved health for those at risk for diabetes
Date: 2011-10-20 00:00:00

Moving to a safer, more prosperous neighborhood may be one important way individuals can improve their HbA1c test scores and reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.... Full Story

Expert says managing blood sugar is one of the keys to living longer
Date: 2011-10-21 00:00:00

Paying attention to HbA1c test scores may be one of the best ways for diabetics to reduce their chances of developing heart and heart disease increase their life expectancy, according to one expert.... Full Story