Diabetes

The results of the ODYSSEY-Diabetes trials focused on alirocumab, an approved monoclonal antibody that prevents PCSK-9 protein from impairing the liver’s receptors, and that antibody's effect on type 2 diabetes (T2D).

While Medicare awaits its DPP rollout, it exists already through many outlets nationally.

Insulin adherence was a hot topic this week at the ADA 2017 meeting.

Patients who switched to insulin glargine were 57% less likely to experience hypoglycemia.

Two-way text messaging system either maintained or improved A1C levels for teens with type 1 diabetes.

Given the current landscape of cellphone use among teens, it is fitting to evaluate the potential impact of text message reminders aimed at assisting teens and young adults with their diabetes self-management.

Icosapeny ethyl reduced triglyceride levels for patients with diabetes, according to a session presented at the ADA 77th Annual Scientific Sessions.

Boys who are overweight during childhood can normalize their weight as young adults to avoid diabetes.

Severe obesity in childhood leads to 12 times greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) by age 20, according to study presented at ADA’s 77th Scientific Session.

Study presented at ADA’s 77th Scientific Sessions finds boys who are overweight during childhood can normalize their weight as young adults without an elevated diabetes risk.

Results of analysis emphasize importance of developing effective means of preventing or treating obesity in youth.

Symposium on PCSK9 inhibitors in treatment of type 1 diabetes highlighted at 77th Scientific Sessions of the ADA.

Tresiba found to offer patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) a lower risk of severe hypoglycemia.

Research of macrovascular complications in diabetes honored at American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions.

Gernot Desoye, PhD, was chosen to receive the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2017 Norbert Freinkel Award, which honors the memory of Norbert Freinkel, who was a talented researcher and writer.

Michael A. Harris, PhD, has been awarded with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2017 Richard R. Rubin Award, which recognizes a researcher who has made significant contributions to understanding the behavioral components of diabetes treatment.

The enzyme that affects the body's ability to process LDL cholesterol was found to be correlated with A1C levels. A symposium on the topic will be part of this weekend's 77th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.

BioChaperone platform could increase the efficacy and safety of diabetes drugs.

Research of macrovascular complications in diabetes honored at American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions.

Researcher awarded for improving the understanding of diabetes during pregnancy.

Type 1 diabetes researcher awarded at American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions.

Manufacturers to present data from studies of diabetes drugs at American Diabetes Association 77th Scientific Sessions.

One in 11 Americans has diabetes today, and 86 million more – about one in three – are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

The 77th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association is being held in San Diego June 9 through June 13

The 77th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association is being held in San Diego this weekend, June 9 through June 13, and Pharmacy Times will bring you all the latest diabetes news from this meeting.

Most experts recommend adding basal insulin, but basalization has its limits controlling glucose in type 2 diabetes.

Patients who were seen at an emergency department had an increased likelihood of diabetic ketoacidosis during the next 14 days.

There are no guidelines to help physicians choose insole stiffness for patients with diabetes.

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Drug interactions can affect the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of diabetes medications, causing decreased efficacy or increased toxicity.