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06-26-08 -- Pop Star Nick Jonas Speaks Out About Diabetes Alexandria, VA (June 26, 2008) – The Jonas Brothers are one of today’s hottest bands, with one of the summer’s most highly-anticipated tours, appearances on TV, and a new album coming out in August. But what most people don’t realize is that while he’s singing and playing on stage with his brothers, Nick Jonas, 15, is also wearing an insulin pump. More... Alexandria, VA (June 25, 2008) – The American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives today, for showing bipartisan support for landmark legislation to protect the rights of Americans with disabilities – the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act. More... 06-09-08 -- American Diabetes Association Announces Awards to Leaders in the Field San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2008) -- The American Diabetes Association, the nation's leading voluntary health organization in the fight against diabetes, announced today that several leading researchers, clinicians, and educators in the diabetes field were presented with awards at the organization’s 68th Scientific Sessions, which runs through June 10. More... San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2008) – The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation's leading voluntary health organization in the fight against diabetes, announced today that Ralph A. DeFronzo, MD, received the Association's most prestigious award, the Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement, at the organization’s 68th Scientific Sessions, which run through June 10, 2008. More... San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2008) -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation's leading voluntary health organization in the fight against diabetes, announced today that Matthias G. von Herrath, MD, received the Association's prestigious Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award at the organization’s 68th Scientific Sessions, which run through June 10, 2008. More... San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2008) -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation's leading voluntary health organization in the fight against diabetes, announced today that David G. Marrero, PhD, received the Association's prestigious Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award at the organization's 68th Scientific Sessions, which run through June 10, 2008. More... "This was a complicated study in which all of the patients had multiple health problems, including 40% with prior cardiovascular events. Our first goal was to reduce all other cardiovascular risk factors in order to compare outcomes between standard and intensive blood glucose treatment groups – and we achieved that goal superbly," said Carlos Abraira, MD, Professor of Medicine at the Miami VA Medical Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Co-Chair of The VA Diabetes Trial. On average, participants in both groups were at or below targets for lipids and blood pressure within the first two years, and maintained them for the six years of their participation. More... 06-08-08 -- Silent Ischemia in Diabetes Not as Common nor Threatening as Thought from the 68th Scientific Sessions We found that silent myocardial ischemia – restriction of blood flow to the heart – occurred in only 22% of the asymptomatic adults with type 2 diabetes that we screened, a far lower percentage than expected," said Frans J. Wackers, MD, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Diagnostic Radiology and Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, in a recent interview. More... 06-07-08 -- Critical Diabetes Test - A1C - Proven to be Accurate Average Glucose from the 68th Scientific Sessions San Francisco, CA (June 7, 2008) -- A mathematical relationship between the average glucose level over the preceding three months and levels of the A1C test, thus yielding translation of the A1C for reporting as estimated average glucose (eAG), was proven in an international study published online today in the August issue of Diabetes Care. A1C has been used for more than 25 years as the major measure of glucose control and to establish targets for diabetes therapy. More... from the 68th Scientific Sessions San Francisco, CA (June 6, 2008) -- "One of the many complications of diabetes is a greater risk for periodontal disease," said Maria E. Ryan, DDS, PhD, Professor of Oral Biology and Pathology, and Director of Clinical Research, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, New York, in a recent interview. More... from the 68th Scientific Sessions San Francisco, CA (June 6, 2008) – The world’s largest diabetes trial has shown intensive blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes reduces the risk of complications – notably a 21% reduction in risk for kidney disease. The study also showed no evidence of any increased risk of death when blood glucose was intensively controlled, according to reports presented here today at the American Diabetes Association’s 68th Annual Scientific Sessions. More... from the 68th Scientific Sessions San Francisco, CA (June 10, 2008) – For the first time a previously unrecognized harm due to a strategy of intensified glucose lowering in high risk patients with type 2 diabetes has been identified, according to a report here today at the American Diabetes Association's 68th Annual Scientific Sessions. More... 06-05-08 -- American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Embargo Change San Francisco (June 5, 2008) –The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is announcing that there is a change in the time of the embargo on the following clinical trial results, which will be presented at its 68th Scientific Session. More... American Diabetes Association announces press briefing schedule for the world’s largest diabetes meeting. Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA. More... Alexandria, VA (May 20, 2008) - More than 13,000 top scientists, physicians and other health care professionals from around the world will share cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations and advances toward a cure for diabetes. Keep your readers, viewers and listeners informed of the advances made in fighting this disease that affects nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States, contributes to the deaths of over 220,000 Americans each year and costs our nation more than $174 billion annually. More... 05-19-08 -- Local, Green and Yummy - Great New Diabetes-Friendly Recipes Alexandria, VA (May 19, 2008) – Green cars, green computers, and green appliances – everything seems to be “going green” these days, but what about your diet? It turns out that for people with diabetes, green practices for meal planning can help the environment and benefit your health, too. More... ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 6, 2008) – The American Diabetes Association (ADA) applauds Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Senator Johnny Isakson, (R-GA) for introducing the Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2008 (DPAC) today. More... ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 1, 2008) – More than 13,000 top scientists, physicians and other health care professionals from around the world will share cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations and advances toward a cure for diabetes. Keep your readers, viewers and listeners informed of the advances made in fighting this disease that affects nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States, contributes to the deaths of over 220,000 Americans each year and costs our nation more than $174 billion annually. More... 04-30-08 -- Continued Funding to Help Advance “Exciting Moment” in Diabetes Research American Diabetes Association and Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Announce Renewed Commitment to Diabetes Gene Study ALEXANDRIA, VA (April 30, 2008) – The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced research projects to study newly discovered human type 2 diabetes genes in mice, and potentially find new drug molecules that can treat the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes. The projects will be funded through a renewed partnership - between the ADA/Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Pinnacle Program Project Award - of more than $2 million over three years. More... 04-17-08 -- American Diabetes Association Announces New National Strategic Partner - VSP Vision Care 04-08-08 -- American Diabetes Association and Entelos Broaden Access to Testing with “Virtual Mice” 03-31-08 -- Is Your Pantry Suffering from Sticker Shock? 03-27-08 -- Reduced Lung Capacity Accelerates with Diabetes 03-14-08 -- The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook: Favorite Foods To Fit Your Meal Plan 03-12-08 -- ADA Urges Congress to Increase Funding for Essential Research and Prevention Programs 02-27-08 -- Sound the Alert!!! - March 25 is the 20th Annual American Diabetes Alert Day 02-15-08 -- Hypoglycemia Alert Dogs Offer Assistance to People with Diabetes 02-13-08 -- Statement from the American Diabetes Association Related to ADVANCE Study Announcement 02-06-08 -- ACCORD Trial: Question and Answer Document 02-06-08 -- Statement from the American Diabetes Association Related to ACCORD Trial Announcement 02-04-08 -- Sound the Alert! - March 25 is the 20th Annual American Diabetes Alert Day 01-28-08 -- Anti-Inflammatory Drug Improves Glycemia, Lowers Inflammation in Obese, Young Adults 01-23-08 -- Devastating Toll of Diabetes Reaches $174 Billion 01-15-08 -- "I'm a happier person than I was before" - (with Elizabeth Perkins) 01-10-08 -- Nash M. Childs, PE of Wilmington, DE Elected American Diabetes Association |
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