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International Diabetes Federation Urges Thoughtful Response to Inconclusive Studies Suggesting Link Between Insulin Glargine and Cancer

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has called for urgent assessment and responses from regulatory authorities into a possible link between the use of insulin glargine (an insulin analog) and increased risk of cancer. The proposed link is based on findings published on June 26, 2009, in Diabetelogia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Read More...

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    Hosting Hardball on MSNBC and The Chris Matthews Show keep Chris Matthews working long hours. But Matthews got a lesson in priorities and made some life changes when he was diagnosed with type 2.

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    Olivia and her dog both have diabetes and today they comfort and encourage each other through the rigors of dealing with the disease. Plus, find out what it means when your domestic pet is diagnosed with diabetes.

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    CGM is a relatively new technology, but the information it provides is invaluable. Find out what CGM offers and whether it could help you.

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