Diabetes

Walgreens, Duane Reade to square off on ADA fundraising competition
NEW YORK — Walgreens and Duane Reade stores are facing off on a challenge regarding which banner can raise the most funds over a four-week period in the fall in support of the American Diabetes Association Greater New York City Area, the ADA announced Monday.

Duane Reade will conduct the campaign in October and Walgreens will conduct the campaign in November.
Report: Metformin cost-effective strategy in battling diabetes
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Lifestyle intervention and treatment with metformin provide safe, long-term, cost-effective means of preventing Type 2 diabetes and should be incorporated into prevention strategies for reducing the dramatic rise in incidence of Type 2 diabetes in the United States, according to two new analyses and an editorial published in the April issue of Diabetes Care.

Shop 'n Save Pharmacy offers DPCA diabetes control program

MINNETONKA, Minn. — Supervalu banner Shop 'n Save Pharmacy has joined the UnitedHealth Group's Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance.
American Diabetes Association: Proposed House budget could harm Stop Diabetes efforts

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Changes to the House of Representatives' budget for the upcoming fiscal year could put an American Diabetes Association movement at risk, the ADA said.
Diabetics encouraged to get hearing checked

WASHINGTON — People with diabetes are at increased risk of hearing loss, which has prompted two groups to encourage those living with the disease to have their hearing checked.

The American Diabetes Association and the Better Hearing Institute are launching the effort as part of the ADA's Diabetes Alert Day, on Tuesday, which also includes an effort to encourage people to check if they are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Walgreens launches Way to Well Health Tour with AARP

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens will provide prevention and screening services to adults in underserved communities in a program it is sponsoring with AARP, the company said Thursday.
Study examines long-term efficacy of dapagliflozin use in Type 2 diabetes management

NEW YORK — An investigational Type 2 diabetes drug may improve glycemic control among patients that are unable to improve their blood sugar with high doses of insulin alone, according to a new study.
Safeway joins USDA on national health-and-wellness communication initiative

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway on Tuesday joined forces with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion on an initiative to develop and promote dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.
Crystal Bowersox to give acoustic performance for Walk with Walgreens event

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — "American Idol" sensation Crystal Bowersox will deliver an acoustic performance at the second Walk with Walgreens Family Fun Day and Health Fair, to be held March 24, the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation announced Friday.
White rice consumption could accelerate diabetes risk

BOSTON — A new study has indicated that the consumption of white rice can increase one's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Walgreens, Duane Reade to square off on ADA fundraising competition

Report: Metformin cost-effective strategy in battling diabetes

Shop 'n Save Pharmacy offers DPCA diabetes control program

American Diabetes Association: Proposed House budget could harm Stop Diabetes efforts

Diabetics encouraged to get hearing checked

Walgreens launches Way to Well Health Tour with AARP

Study examines long-term efficacy of dapagliflozin use in Type 2 diabetes management

Safeway joins USDA on national health-and-wellness communication initiative

Crystal Bowersox to give acoustic performance for Walk with Walgreens event

White rice consumption could accelerate diabetes risk