On January 22, AstraZeneca (AZ) announced the approval of Xigduo (dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in Europe. The drug is...

Sanofi US has worked with the award-winning actor Elizabeth Perkins to film and produce Strength in Numbers , a compelling 15-minute documentary about people with...

On June 13, WellDoc announced the upcoming launch of BlueStar , an FDA-approved software-based product that is prescribed by a HCP to support the management of type 2...

We travel to Oregon to support test strip access for people with diabetes. Find out what transpired!

At a recent meeting of Oregon’s Health Evidence Review Commission (HERC), the state panel recommended reducing access to test strips for people with type 2 diabetes on...

Cellnovo recently launched its mobile-enabled insulin pump system in the UK, after receiving very positive feedback from a usability study that began in the UK in...

How can you change bad habits and achieve your health goals? Adam offers ten tips for success.

On July 31, the ADA issued a statement on the importance of accurate blood glucose meters and test strips, calling for the FDA to continually monitor product quality and...

In a whirlwind of diabetes news, a glimmer of hope for reducing diabetes complications.

On December 11, Orexigen announced the resubmission of its weight management drug Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) to the FDA. The company has previously stated that it...

At the end of March, encouraging news about Takeda’s once-daily pill for type 2 diabetes, Nesina (alogliptin), circulated at the American College of Cardiology (ACC)...

On October 12, the Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conference and health fair will be held in Omaha, NE at the Omaha Convention Center. The one-day conference...

On January 10, WellDoc, a clinical and behavioral science company founded by Joslin endocrinologists, announced that it received $20 million of funding, including...

The consensus from most speakers at the workshop was that, while this possible link does require further investigation, the available evidence does not suggest any need...

On June 18, the American Medical Association (AMA) officially adopted policy recognizing obesity as a disease. Although the decision does not have legal force, some...

Six inspiring lessons learned over the last decade at the Behavioral Diabetes Institute.

On October 23, the ADA announced the creation of its “ Make the Link” Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease Resource Toolkit . Although the toolkit is originally intended...

‘Needlephobia’ and the hassle of multiple daily injections can be a significant barrier to taking insulin. Encouragingly, Medtronic recently made its i-port Advance...

(S)he said what!?

We ask ACA expert Dr. Jack Lord all the hard questions on healthcare coverage and reimbursement.