Sanofi-aventis, makers of Lantus long-acting insulin and Apidra rapid-acting insulin, has teamed up with AgaMatrix, which manufacturers the WaveSense brand of blood...

(S)he said what?!?

The “Buddy Study” for teens with type 2 diabetes and canakinumab for type 2 diabetes.

Medtronic’s new Enlite sensor appears to be a big step forward from the currently available Sof-Sensor shown above (bottom right). Medtronic held its first “hands-on”...

Jim Hirsch on why educational exhibits will never fully capture the complexities, difficulties, and emotions of the diabetic experience.

We were very excited to hear recently that DexCom has filed an application with FDA for an integrated glucose management system, combining Insulet’s tubeless disposable...

In unfortunate news, Biodel’s ultra-rapid-acting insulin Linjeta (formerly known as VIAJect; see Learning Curve in diaTribe #9 and Conference Pearls in diaTribe #26)...

Kelly puts the spotlight on Senior Editor Jim Hirsch: his career as an author, his prolific history at diaTribe , and his reflections on World Diabetes Day.

Earlier this month, the FDA approved the once-daily oral drug Tradjenta (Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly’s linagliptin) for type 2 diabetes. Tradjenta belongs to the...

While the benefits of exercise are well known, a recent study presented at the annual Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association in November provided some...

Dan Hurley gives a passionate assessment of the rise of diabetes in his book, Diabetes Rising .

Medical technology manufacturer Valeritas announced earlier this month that it received FDA clearance to market its V-Go Disposable Insulin Delivery Device, which...

Want to progress faster with CGM? Gary Scheiner provides useful tips on how to downsize the downsides and realize the full benefits of the technology.

The Liberty Science Center in Jersey City (in the New York metropolitan area) will be featuring what sounds like quite a compelling diabetes exhibit from April 1 to May...

The proud winners of our recent Willie Mays giveaway recap their grand prize trip to San Francisco.

Former ADA President Dr. John Buse offers a take on the ADA and FDA and weighs in on the current regulatory environment and healthcare reform.

Bayer presented an interactive overview of its CGM product in development, which has a number of features that the company says will make it easier to use than current...

Kelly highlights several stories of survival and determination.

The Diabetes Hands Foundation and the Joslin Diabetes Center recently teamed up to develop the first health-centric Facebook game, HealthSeeker , sponsored by Boehringer...

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...