A Year of Stumbles for Diabetes Care in the U.S. Part 1.

Stumbles and false starts mared the past 12 months for diabetes care in the U.S. It began with the report that one of the nation’s most highly prescribed diabetes medications, Avandia, could possibly increase the risk of heart attacks. While the drug avoided being formally withdrawn from the market, its use was severely [...]

Written on February 29, 2008 | Posted in diabetes | Leave a comment

Latest Weight Loss Device a Shocking Experience

In recent developments, researchers have been working with an implantable device which reduces hunger and has been shown to cause weight loss and improve blood sugar in diabetics. The device called the Tantalus system, is implanted laparoscopically (through a small incision) into the stomach. When food enters the stomach the device delivers electrical impulses [...]

Written on February 12, 2008 | Posted in diabetes, diet and weight loss, weight loss | Leave a comment

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