Content about Joslin Diabetes Center

October 11, 2012

Rite Aid, UnitedHealth Group offer diabetes services to Long Island, N.Y., residents

Rite Aid pharmacists on Long Island in New York state are participating in a diabetes initiative run by health insurer UnitedHealth Group, the two companies said Thursday.

October 9, 2012

Survey: Food regs among ways to deter diabetes

The New York City health commissioner’s ban on the sale of big cups of fountain soda drew many an unfavorable accusation that the administration of mayor Michael Bloomberg was trying to turn the city into a nanny state, with NaturalNews.com editor Mike Adams asking, “What’s next? Is Bloomberg gonna pull a Singapore and ban chewing gum too?” 

September 25, 2012

Study: Most physicians support employer weight-loss programs, unhealthy food regulations

More than three-quarters of physicians think the federal government should regulate foods with unhealthy ingredients, while 79% say employers should fund weight-loss programs for employees, according to results of a survey presented Tuesday at a diabetes conference.

April 11, 2012

MinuteClinic providing free diabetes monitoring service this spring

MinuteClinic has announced that this spring it is offering a free monitoring visit for patients with diabetes to help keep their health in check between visits to a primary care provider.

February 23, 2012

Joslin Diabetes Center, American Well to bring telehealth services to patients nationwide

Joslin Diabetes Center and American Well will collaborate on a telehealth initiative that seeks to improve and expand diabetes patients' access to high-quality care.

November 16, 2011

Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance launches programs in D.C. area

Rite Aid, UnitedHealth Group and the YMCA are partnering to offer community-based programs to combat Type 2 diabetes in the Washington, D.C., area through the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, the three companies said.

November 15, 2011

This November, Colgate Total supports Stop Diabetes movement

In support of National Diabetes Month, Colgate Total is donating $100,000 to help support Stop Diabetes, a movement launched by the American Diabetes Association to help educate and increase awareness of the link between oral health and diabetes.

October 21, 2011

Research may provide insight to cause of birth defects among babies born to diabetic mothers

A new study conducted by the Joslin Diabetes Center suggested that a certain enzyme could cause birth defects among babies born to women with diabetes.

September 16, 2011

Walgreens’ Pegus addresses Joslin Diabetes Roundtable

Walgreens on Friday spoke of the breadth of programs the chain has developed, many in partnership with Joslin Diabetes Center, to assist people with diabetes in living more healthily, at the 2011 Joslin Diabetes Roundtable held in Boston.

August 26, 2011

Levels of certain enzyme lower in those with Type 2 diabetes, study finds

An enzyme found in the mitochondria of cells decreased in the skeletal muscle of those with Type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center.

August 19, 2011

Study: Diabetes, hypertension patients at risk of developing glaucoma

Americans that suffer from diabetes and/or hypertension are at risk of developing a common type of glaucoma, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center.

August 12, 2011

Study: Need for diabetes educators likely to rise

The need for diabetes educators will rise sharply between now and 2025 as the diabetes epidemic worsens, according to a new study by the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

July 22, 2011

American Diabetes Association introduces guide for mothers with Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes

The American Diabetes Association has released a new guide catering to diabetic women that are planning to expand their brood and those who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

May 24, 2011

American Diabetes Association announces new research grant for diabetes technology

The American Diabetes Association announced that it will fund research that will examine the effectiveness of technology-based diabetes management devices.

May 20, 2011

Mood disorders may be precursor to diabetes in Latinos, study finds

Such mood disorders as anxiety and depression may be a precursor to diabetes in Latinos, according to a study by University of California at San Diego researchers scheduled for presentation at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting in Honolulu.

March 31, 2011

Veteran diabetics experience less complications, study finds

Patients that have been handling their diabetes for a long time are less likely to experience complications, according to a new study conducted by Joslin Diabetes Center researchers.

February 25, 2011

Type 1 diabetics continue to be at risk for kidney disease

Advances in kidney care have not led to successful efforts to improve therapy for patients with Type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

February 11, 2011

Study: Patients need wake-up call about link between kidney disease, diabetes

A multicultural study that will appear in the March issue of the Journal of Renal Care underscored the relationship between kidney disease and diabetes, and the need for greater awareness of this link.

February 3, 2011

Lilly, JDRF enter research agreement

Drug maker Eli Lilly and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will fund research to find ways to regenerate insulin-producing cells in patients with Type 1 diabetes.

November 3, 2010

Walgreens, Take Care Clinics continue to play active role in diabetes care

One of the nation's largest drug store chains and its retail clinic subsidiary will offer...

October 18, 2010

CRC risk may be highest among men with Type 2 diabetes, study finds

There may be a link between Type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer among men, according...

September 26, 2010

Rite Aid kicks off diabetes management campaign

Rite Aid is supporting the American Diabetes Association by hosting diabetes management events in its...

June 13, 2010

HealthSeeker aids diabetics with health issues via social media

A new interactive game that launched on Facebook this week seeks to help diabetic adults...