The type 2 diabetes population is big enough to be the world’s third largest country – how a new campaign is raising awareness by petitioning the UN to recognize type 2...

The countless things I am thankful for this year…Of course, I am most thankful for the health and happiness of my loving family, who I am lucky to say are my personal...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released its new data on the state of diabetes in the United States, providing an update on its 2011 National Diabetes Fact...

Expert Dr. Irl Hirsch’s eight tips for managing diabetes on a budget.

Twitter: Livongo for Diabetes cloud-connected meter connects users to virtual care team, has algorithm-based feedback and built-in activity monitor Livongo Health...

Twitter Summary: The ShugaTrak app sends updates on child’s BGM to parents in real time – currently available for Android phones At this year’s Friends for Life...

What are the most solvable problems in diabetes?

Twitter summary: Dexcom announces “Software 505” for CGM users – FREE download that improves accuracy to 9% vs. fingersticks, available now! In unexpected news, Dexcom...

On April 25, J&J announced that a metformin/Invokana (canagliflozin) fixed-dose combination pill called Vokanamet was approved in Europe. This makes the combined...

How are the bacteria in our gut related to type 2 diabetes and obesity? The fascinating research.

Twitter summary: FDA approves Contrave weight management drug, with potential future use in #T2D On September 10, the FDA announced the approval of Orexigen’s weight...

An illuminating FDA workshop on bolus calculators and device interoperability identifies key unmet needs in diabetes technology - Adam Brown makes a patient presentation!

On July 15, Novartis announced a partnership with Google[x] to develop smart contact lenses that can non-invasively track blood glucose levels through tears and send the...

What can diabetes advocates learn from the HIV/AIDS movement? Part five of our exclusive interview with David Panzirer and Dana Ball.

Twitter summary: @omadahealth announces $950K in funding to bring #diabetes prevention program to low-income communities On September 17, Omada Health announced that it...

Twitter Summary: ADA’s Tour de Cure Women Series events kickoff this fall on the west coast, help ride to stop #diabetes A special note for Bay Area readers or anyone...

The curious milestone of a diabetes anniversary.

Twitter summary: Novo Nordisk announces Houston as new member of Cities Changing Diabetes Program – exciting initiative to combat #diabetes in urban life Novo Nordisk...

German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA has launched a pilot program in Kenya and Uganda to improve the outcomes of diabetes care through a text messaging campaign...

This year at ADA, the science was exciting as always, but what really made us happy was the deep focus on patient perspectives.