The FreeStyle Precision Pro system from Abbott allows providers to test blood glucose levels with individually-wrapped test strips, the company said.
Metabolic molecule impedes wound healing, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
Poor wound healing can lead to amputations, or worse. New findings have helped unearth what happens to tiny blood vessels in the body to slow wound healing in diabetics.
Coming soon: a Breathalyzer for diabetes?
Jun 12, 2013
University of Pittsburgh researchers are developing a Breathalyzer than can detect and possibly monitor diabetes.
FDA approves new kind of oral diabetes drug
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 02, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new kind of type 2 diabetes drug to help better control glucose levels.
Morning blood draws: No longer required?
By
Gary Milburn, Ph.D.
with William DePond, M.D.
Jan 30, 2013
There is mounting evidence that blood does not need to be drawn prior to eating! Such medical conclusions may change the early morning paradigm and how patients are managed.
For diabetics, this news may bring tears of joy
Dec 21, 2011
Residents with diabetes may soon be able to use their tears — rather than have blood drawn up to10 times each day — when it’s time to measure glucose levels. University of Michigan researchers...