Diabetes

Sterility is not maintained by putting a new needle on a used pen device.

Diabetes patients appear to be at significantly increased risk of experiencing proton pump inhibitor (PPI) failure. In addition, PPIs may be an effective means of increasing glycemic control in diabetes patients.

Peter Crouch, RPh, has tended to his community's health by offering free classes to local patients on heart health and diabetes care.

Our review of the year's biggest stories in pharmacy-from the Express Scripts-Medco merger to the fungal meningitis outbreak to the disappearance of Primatene Mist from pharmacy shelves.

Depression often preys on patients with cardiac conditions.

Gains in blood pressure control are primarily due to increased use of multiple antihypertensive agents, but hypertension still takes a great toll in terms of health quality and health care costs.

Changes in injection devices and injection technique can help remove barriers to patient adherence to insulin therapy.

Women with gestational diabetes should be proactive about monitoring and maintaining their health.