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Study finds reduction in HbA1c levels with in-home use of hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system

A pivotal registration trial to evaluate in-home use of the Medtronic MiniMed(r) 670G hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system over 3 months showed a significant reduction in HbA1c levels for both adolescents and adults with type 1 diabetes.

13 Feb 2017

Continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes reduces blood sugar levels, study shows

Significantly decreased blood sugar levels over time - and increased well-being. These are just some of the results of a long-term study at Sahlgrenska Academy of continuous glucose monitoring in persons with type 1 diabetes.

31 Jan 2017

Deaths from diabetes in the U.S. higher than estimated, study shows

The proportion of deaths attributable to diabetes in the U.S. is as high as 12 percent - three times higher than estimates based on death certificates suggest, according to a new analysis led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher.

27 Jan 2017

Study may help clinicians predict outcome of common bariatric surgery

New findings published online in The FASEB Journal, may one day help clinicians predict the outcome of roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

10 Jan 2017

biosurfit announces CE Marking for new HbA1c test

Today, biosurfit SA, the in vitro point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics company, announces CE Marking (Conformité Européenne) for its HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c) test, the third in a series of tests available on its spinit point-of-care instrument.

1 Dec 2016

New wearable medical device may reduce visceral fat, improve blood glucose in diabetes patients

Although effective for the treatment of diabetes, exercise is sometimes difficult for overweight or elderly people.

11 Nov 2016

Women have lower risk of developing heart disease after bariatric surgery than men, research shows

Women have about a 20 percent less chance of developing heart disease after weight-loss surgery than men, according to new research presented today at ObesityWeek 2016, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity.

7 Nov 2016

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it will be previewing a new point-of-care (POC) connectivity solution for its range of HbA1c analyzers at Medica 2016 in Düsseldorf from 14–17th November.

From EKF Diagnostics 4 Nov 2016

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

EKF, announce previewing a new POC connectivity solution for its range of HbA1c analyzers at Medica 2016 in Düsseldorf from 14–17th November.

From EKF Diagnostics 4 Nov 2016

Advances in POC diabetes testing: an interview with Gavin Jones

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is well recognized as a reliable measure for glycemic control.

From EKF Diagnostics 4 Nov 2016

Smart phone apps could offer effective ways to self-manage type 2 diabetes

Smart phone apps could offer patients with type 2 diabetes a highly effective method of self-managing their condition, concludes a study by Cardiff University.

27 Oct 2016

Study assesses impact of diabetes mellitus on cardiac geometry

A study of U.S. Hispanics with diabetes mellitus showed a link between impaired glucose regulation and adverse measures of cardiac function and structure.

21 Oct 2016

EKF Diagnostics’ novel diabetic biomarker test successfully externally verified

EKF, announces that its Glycated Serum Protein LiquiColor diabetic biomarker test has been verified for use on the Siemens Vista chemistry analyzer.

From EKF Diagnostics 18 Oct 2016

Hydrothermal DMR results show promise in treatment of type 2 diabetes

Fractyl Laboratories Inc. (Fractyl) announced today publication of data in the current issue of Diabetes Care from the Company’s first-in-human study of RevitaTM duodenal mucosal resurfacing (Revita DMR).

17 Aug 2016

Triple therapy approach helps Type 1 diabetes patients improve blood sugar control, lose weight

A combination of three medications—dapagliflozin, liraglutide and insulin—helped people with Type 1 diabetes improve blood sugar control and lose weight, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

5 Aug 2016

VALIDATE D-Dimer kit from LGC Maine Standards receives US FDA approval for use on hemostasis test systems

LGC Maine Standards is pleased to announce our VALIDATE D-Dimer calibration verification / linearity test kit has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for use on Instrument Laboratory ACL TOP hemostasis test systems.

30 Jul 2016

Eating more healthy fats may lower type 2 diabetes risk

Eating more unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, in place of either dietary carbohydrate or saturated fats lowers blood sugar levels and improves insulin resistance and secretion, according to a new meta-analysis of data from 102 randomised controlled feeding trials in adults.

20 Jul 2016

HbA1c News and Research

Study finds reduction in HbA1c levels with in-home use of hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system

Continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes reduces blood sugar levels, study shows

Deaths from diabetes in the U.S. higher than estimated, study shows

Study may help clinicians predict outcome of common bariatric surgery

biosurfit announces CE Marking for new HbA1c test

New wearable medical device may reduce visceral fat, improve blood glucose in diabetes patients

Women have lower risk of developing heart disease after bariatric surgery than men, research shows

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

Advances in POC diabetes testing: an interview with Gavin Jones

Smart phone apps could offer effective ways to self-manage type 2 diabetes

Study assesses impact of diabetes mellitus on cardiac geometry

EKF Diagnostics’ novel diabetic biomarker test successfully externally verified

Hydrothermal DMR results show promise in treatment of type 2 diabetes

Triple therapy approach helps Type 1 diabetes patients improve blood sugar control, lose weight

VALIDATE D-Dimer kit from LGC Maine Standards receives US FDA approval for use on hemostasis test systems

Eating more healthy fats may lower type 2 diabetes risk

New education programme can help reduce risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

Prevalence of global diabetes has been vastly underestimated, say Monash researchers

Critical evaluation of EKF Diagnostics’ Quo-Test analyzer released

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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