(S)he said what?!?

On July 31, the FDA approved Onglyza , and the drug is now available on pharmacy shelves. Onglyza is a DPP-4 inhibitor, the same class of drug as Merck’s Januvia. It is...

Gary Scheiner tells you how to integrate Glycemic Index (GI) into your eating habits.

SmartInsulin is being developed by SmartCells Inc. as what some have called a revolutionary new approach to insulin delivery. As many of you know, the fundamental...

Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner gives CGM and basal tips.

San Francisco Bay Area-based Calibra Medical recently received clearance from the FDA for the Finesse, an “insulin patch-pen” for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Of late, we...

Kelly shares her thoughts on the new OmniPod Personal Data Manager (PDM).

Two new exciting JDRF partnerships highlight the changing landscape in diabetes.

Enter our Blood Glucose Test Strip Giveaway to have a chance of winning a grand prize of one year's worth of OneTouch Ultra test strips (based on about 5 strips per day...

Update on the Odyssey

On April 1st, diaTribe traveled to Washington DC to observe the regulatory discussions on a new diabetes drug that is waiting for approval in the US (it is also awaiting...

Dr. Desmond Schatz, type 1 diabetes expert.

Here at diaTribe, we know how difficult it can be to wade through the masses of diabetes-related information sources out there. However, a new website launched in...

Kerri Morrone Sparling tells you about her diabetes “food philosophy” and gives some tips about how to manage your diet (and eat pasta).

LDL? HDL? Recommended guidelines? We tackle cholesterol as Kelly starts a statin.

Often, a lack of knowledge or an absence of support makes it hard to become healthier and improve our diabetes management. But a new online program from Stanford...

The FDA’s decision on Bydureon was a shocker. We break down this decision and discuss why we view it as such a disappointment.

Insulet, which makes the OmniPod disposable insulin pump, has submitted a next-generation OmniPod for FDA review. The new pod is approximately 40% smaller than the...

As health care spending becomes an increasing concern, the cost associated with chronic disease – particularly diabetes – is becoming an important issue to consider. A...

Abbott has just received approval for its blood-glucose monitoring strip for the Freestyle Lite. Beyond the fact that it’s easier to use, we're excited about it for...