Diabetes Self-Management Blog
Diane Fennell

Mangoes May Benefit Blood Glucose

Mangoes may help regulate blood glucose levels and limit inflammation in people who are obese, according to the results of a small study recently presented at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology in Boston…

Diane Fennell

Metformin May Delay Aging Process

The oral diabetes drug metformin may slow the aging process by mimicking the effects of a calorie-restricted diet, according to a new animal study from the United Kingdom…

Diane Fennell

Good News About Diabetes Control

More people with diabetes are meeting the recommended targets for three key areas of diabetes control than in previous decades, according to recent research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

Diane Fennell

Partially Disposable Insulin Pump Hits the Market

The Asante Snap, a new style of partially disposable insulin pump, has hit the market in certain states in the Northeast and will be available throughout the United States later this year…

Diane Fennell

Another Blood Glucose Meter Recalled

On April 15, 2013, Abbott, voluntarily issued a recall of all FreeStyle Insulinx blood glucose meters in the United States because the meter malfunctions at extremely high blood glucose levels…

Diane Fennell

Insulin Pump Recall

On April 5, 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a class I recall of the Animas 2020 insulin pump because of a defect that may cause the pumps to sound false alarms, potentially leading to serious medical events…

Diane Fennell

First-in-Class Drug for Type 2

Diane Fennell

Blood Glucose Meter Recall

Diane Fennell

Exercise May Slow Development of Neuropathy Pain

Diane Fennell

Sit Less to Reduce Diabetes Risk

Diane Fennell

A Warning About Calcium Supplements

Diane Fennell

Birth Control May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Diane Fennell

Treatment Guidelines for Children With Type 2 Established

Diane Fennell

Three New Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Approved

Diane Fennell

Simple Steps Can Reduce Amputation Rate by Half

Diane Fennell

Clinical Trial for People With Type 2 Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Pear-Shaped Bodies Not So Healthy After All

Diane Fennell

Fasting May Not Be Necessary for Cholesterol Tests

Diane Fennell

Important Updates to Diabetes Treatment Recommendations

Diane Fennell

Exercise Extends Life in People of All Weights

Diane Fennell

New OmniPod Tubeless Insulin Pump Approved

Diane Fennell

Risk Factors Impact Diabetes–Statin Link

Diane Fennell

Diabetes Care Must Remain a Priority During Cancer Treatment

Diane Fennell

Drug Improves Vision in Diabetic Retinopathy

Diane Fennell

Metformin Tops Sulfonylureas for Heart Health

Diane Fennell

Heart Risk Factors and Peripheral Arterial Disease

Diane Fennell

Beans May Improve Blood Glucose Control

Diane Fennell

Vitamin K1 Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk by Half

Diane Fennell

Dexcom G4 Platinum CGM Approved

Diane Fennell

Largest Study Yet Links Low Vitamin D to Heart Risk

Diane Fennell

Metformin May Be Useful for More People Than Previously Thought

Diane Fennell

Obesity Itself Not a Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factor

Diane Fennell

Walking Significantly Reduces After-Meal Glucose

Diane Fennell

Low HDL Cholesterol Linked to Diabetic Kidney Disease

Diane Fennell

Chronic Stress Linked to Stroke Risk

Diane Fennell

The Obesity Paradox

Diane Fennell

Statins May Increase Cataract Risk

Diane Fennell

Simple Step to Increase Physical Activity

Diane Fennell

Type 2 and Environmental Chemicals Linked

Diane Fennell

Generic Lyrica Approved; Secondhand Smoke Linked to Type 2

Diane Fennell

More Headlines From the ADA Scientific Sessions

Diane Fennell

Headlines From the ADA Scientific Sessions

Diane Fennell

Psoriasis May be Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Exercise Improves Vessel Health in Prediabetes

Diane Fennell

Waist Size Alone Predicts Type 2 Risk

Diane Fennell

Type 2s May Benefit From Earlier Colorectal Screening

Diane Fennell

Low-Carb Diet Improves Glucose Control in Small Study

Diane Fennell

Glucose Meter for iPhone and iPod touch Now Available

Diane Fennell

New Guidelines Recommend Tailored Approach to Type 2

Diane Fennell

Simple Step for Controlling Glucose

Diane Fennell

Another Common Chemical Linked to Type 2

Jan Chait

Should You be Putting Food in That?

Diane Fennell

Low-GI Breakfast Prevents Glucose Spikes for Hours

Jan Chait

Wish I Could (Still) Eat That

Diane Fennell

Peer Mentoring Leads to Large A1C Reductions

Jan Chait

“Should You be Eating That?” Could Have a New Meaning

Amy Campbell

Weighty Matters: What’s New in the Weight-Control Arena

Diane Fennell

Adequate Sleep Vital for Heart Health

Diane Fennell

Development of Artificial Pancreas Reaches Milestones

Diane Fennell

H. Pylori Bacteria Linked to Elevated A1C

Diane Fennell

Peripheral Arterial Disease Underrecognized in Women

Diane Fennell

Study Strengthens Link Between Common Chemical and Type 2

Diane Fennell

Decaf Coffee May Improve Memory in Type 2s

Diane Fennell

FDA Approves Combo Type 2 Medicine

Diane Fennell

Once-Weekly Type 2 Medicine Approved

Diane Fennell

Effective Neuropathy Screening Tool Often Overlooked

Diane Fennell

Treat Depression Along With Diabetes for Best Results

Diane Fennell

Metformin and B12 Supplementation

Diane Fennell

Pistachios May Blunt Blood Sugar Spikes

Diane Fennell

Good News for Chocolate Lovers

Diane Fennell

Rotating Shift Work Linked to Increased Type 2 Risk

Diane Fennell

High Glucose and Colorectal Cancer; Free Nova Max Meter

Diane Fennell

Innovative Insulin Pump Approved; Avandia Restricted to Mail-Order

Diane Fennell

Study Links Diabetes and Cognitive Impairment in Elderly

Diane Fennell

Byetta Fights Inflammation, Study Shows

Web Team

The Big Blue Test

Diane Fennell

Combo Diabetes and Cholesterol Pill Approved

Diane Fennell

Frequent Doctor Visits Linked With Better Control

Diane Fennell

A Culprit Behind High Blood Sugar Identified

Diane Fennell

A Weight-Loss Rule Debunked

Diane Fennell

Yoga for Blood Glucose Control

Diane Fennell

Increase Life Span With Only 15 Minutes of Exercise a Day

Diane Fennell

Aerobic Exercise Best to Beat Belly Fat

Diane Fennell

Strip Recall; Spices Reduce Negative Effects of High-Fat Meals

Diane Fennell

Red, Processed Meats Linked to Type 2 Risk in Large Study

Diane Fennell

FDA Panel Rejects Novel Diabetes Drug

Diane Fennell

Detecting Diabetes at the Dentist

Diane Fennell

Going Nuts for Diabetes Control

Diane Fennell

Cutting Cravings; Life Expectancy on the Rise

David Spero

Starvation Is No Diabetes Cure

Diane Fennell

Lower-Carb Diet Reduces Dangerous Fat in Some

Diane Fennell

Common Drug Combo Raises Blood Glucose

Diane Fennell

New Guidelines for Treating Neuropathy Pain

Diane Fennell

Weight Gain and Gestational Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Not Sleeping Well? It Could Be Affecting Your Diabetes Control

Diane Fennell

FDA Approves New Diabetes Drug

Diane Fennell

Low Blood Glucose Affects Type 2, Too

Diane Fennell

Infusion Set Recall; Nicotine’s Bad Effect on A1C

Diane Fennell

Eat Fiber Now to Avoid Heart Disease Later

Diane Fennell

Drug Halts Progression to Type 2 Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Safflower Oil Each Day May Keep the Doctor Away

Diane Fennell

Disappointing Results for Investigational Type 1 Drug

Diane Fennell

Strong New Evidence in Favor of the Mediterranean Diet

Diane Fennell

An Important Step for Accurate Glucose Readings

Diane Fennell

To Ward Off Diabetes, Walk

Diane Fennell

Another Reason to Eat Your Spinach

Diane Fennell

The Effects of Artificial Lighting on Melatonin

Diane Fennell

New Exercise Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Snack Drastically Reduces Post-Meal Glucose in Study

Diane Fennell

Test Strip Recall

Diane Fennell

Smoking Common in Young People With Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Depression: A Cause and an Effect of Diabetes

Diane Fennell

Another Benefit of Fish Oil

Web Team

What We’re Reading: World Diabetes Day

Diane Fennell

Many Delay Calling 9-1-1 in Spite of Heart Attack Symptoms

Diane Fennell

Limiting Refined Grains Linked to Lower Body Fat

Web Team

What We’re Reading: The Big Blue Test and World Diabetes Day

Diane Fennell

Low Testosterone May Increase Early Death Risk

Diane Fennell

Adequate Sleep Vital to Weight Loss

Diane Fennell

AACE Issues Recommendations on CGM and Insulin Pump Use

Diane Fennell

Experts Recommend New Approach to Type 2 Treatment

Diane Fennell

Lifestyle Changes Lower Heart Risk Over Long Term

Diane Fennell

Factors Linked to Cognitive Deficits in Type 2 Identified

Diane Fennell

Lack of Sleep Increases Type 2, Heart Disease Risk

Diane Fennell

Green Leafy Vegetables Cut Risk of Type 2, Study Shows

Diane Fennell

More Good News About Cinnamon

Diane Fennell

A Benefit to Diabetes-Causing Genes?

Diane Fennell

Promising Findings on Plant Compound Resveratrol

Diane Fennell

Bones’ Role in Blood Glucose Regulation

Diane Fennell

FDA Orders Halt on Avandia Trial Enrollment

Diane Fennell

Diabetes Drug Metformin May Reduce Risk of Death

Diane Fennell

Two Treatments Found to Slow Eye Disease Progression

Diane Fennell

Low A1C Not to Blame for ACCORD Death Rate; Questions Remain

Diane Fennell

Bran Reduces Deaths from Heart Disease

Diane Fennell

Breakthrough in Treating Diabetic Eye Disease

Diane Fennell

No Diabetes Benefit from Soy Supplements: New Study

Diane Fennell

Napping and Diabetes Risk

David Spero

Can Diabetes Save Your Life?

Diane Fennell

Coffee Linked With Lower Stroke Risk

Diane Fennell

A1C Shows Predictive Advantage

Diane Fennell

“Swine” Flu Vaccine to be Available Shortly

Diane Fennell

Lantus and Cancer: Further Study Needed

Diane Fennell

Research on Rosiglitazone

David Spero

News Roundup

Tara Dairman

Novel Diabetes Drug Cycloset Approved

Tara Dairman

Some Accu-Chek Spirit Pumps Recalled

Tara Dairman

Protecting Yourself from Swine Flu

Tara Dairman

Stronger Warning For Gastroparesis Drug

Tara Dairman

More Companies Offer Deals to Deltec Customers

Tara Dairman

Deltec Cozmo Pump Discontinued

Tara Dairman

Fibrate Drug May Lower Heart Risks in Some

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Alert Day Brings Free Tools and Tips

Ingrid Strauch

New FDA Commissioner Nominated

Tara Dairman

Stem Cell Research Restriction Lifted

Tara Dairman

Getting Screened for Glaucoma

Ingrid Strauch

You’re Invited

Tara Dairman

HbA1c Test to be Used for Diagnosis

Web Team

In the Pipeline: Oral Insulin

Tara Dairman

Salsalate Study Now Recruiting

Tara Dairman

Higher HbA1c = Lower Brain Function?

Tara Dairman

Diabetes, Exercise, Outlook, and Your Brain

Tara Dairman

Does Aspirin Do Much Good?

Tara Dairman

Diets Do Work?

Tara Dairman

2008: The Year in Diabetes

Tara Dairman

Zetia May Help Protect Arteries in Type 2’s

Tara Dairman

Fibrate Drug Alone Doesn’t Cut Heart Risks for Type 2’s

Tara Dairman

Cancer Drugs Reverse Type 1 Diabetes in Mice

Eric Lagergren

The Stir, or Lack Thereof, Over A Cure

Tara Dairman

World Diabetes Day

Tara Dairman

Calories, Carb Counts Coming to Philadelphia Menus

Tara Dairman

Insulin Syringe Recall

Tara Dairman

The Rising Costs of Treating Type 2

Tara Dairman

Updated Guidelines for Treating Type 2

Tara Dairman

Fighting Fatty Liver With Exercise

Tara Dairman

Free Depression Screening, In Person and Online

Tara Dairman

California Chain Restaurants Will List Calories

Tara Dairman

Disability Law Amendment May Benefit People with Diabetes

Eric Lagergren

Hypoglycemia’s Dangerous Enough

Tara Dairman

Study Shows Real Benefit from CGMS

Tara Dairman

Early Blood Glucose Control Protects Years Later

Tara Dairman

Is Online Diabetes Education For You?

Tara Dairman

Tight Control in the Hospital Questioned

Tara Dairman

Byetta and Pancreatitis: What You Should Know

Tara Dairman

Drug Combo Linked to Increased Health Risks

Tara Dairman

Kidney Disease: Learn the Symptoms

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Treatment and Alzheimer Disease

Tara Dairman

New Combination Drug Approved

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Linked to Hearing Loss

Tara Dairman

Tight Control and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 3): VADT

David Spero

New Answers on Exercise

Tara Dairman

Tight Control and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 2): ACCORD

Web Team

What We’re Reading: Evaluating Health News

Tara Dairman

What’s Your eAG? You’ll Know Soon…

Tara Dairman

Tight Control and Cardiovascular Disease (Part 1): ADVANCE

David Spero

How Much (Monitoring) is Too Much? (Part 2)

Web Team

High Rates of Arthritis Found in People with Diabetes

Tara Dairman

Quitting Smoking as a Group

Tara Dairman

Two Diabetes Contests Encourage Creativity

Tara Dairman

Low-GI Diet May Help Kids With Type 1

Tara Dairman

"National Diabetes Goal" Set

Tara Dairman

Red Wine and Tea: Good for You?

Jan Chait

Parents Charged in Diabetes Death

Tara Dairman

Foot Ulcer Treatment Linked to Death from Cancer

Tara Dairman

Exubera May Be Linked to Lung Cancer

Tara Dairman

Kidney Fund Contest Opens to Young Artists

Tara Dairman

Actos May Help Slow Heart Disease

Tara Dairman

Two Lipid Drugs May Be Better Than One

Tara Dairman

Keeping the Weight Off

Tara Dairman

FreeStyle Navigator CGMS Approved

Tara Dairman

ADVANCE Study Contradicts ACCORD Findings

Tara Dairman

Blood Pressure Rising…What Can You Do?

Web Team

What We’re Reading: Reactions to ACCORD

Tara Dairman

Gastric Banding May Help Reverse Type 2

Tara Dairman

The ACCORD Trial Findings: What You Should Know

Tara Dairman

Caffeine May Affect Blood Glucose Levels

Tara Dairman

Cholesterol Drug Can Now Treat Type 2

Tara Dairman

Vytorin Study Results Disappoint

Tara Dairman

Symlin Now Available in a Pen

Tara Dairman

ADA’s New Guidelines OK Low-Carb Diets for Weight Loss

Tara Dairman

Bayer Recalls Faulty Test Strips

Tara Dairman

Happy Holidays!

Tara Dairman

Study Finds New Risks for Avandia

Tara Dairman

If the Shoe Fits…

Tara Dairman

Avandia: New Warning and Findings

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Weeks 4 & 5: At-Risk Populations and Youth

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Week 3: Around the World

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Week 2: Employees

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Week 1: Caregivers

Tara Dairman

Get Your Flu and Pneumonia Shots

Jan Chait

Byetta Garners Pancreatitis Warning

Tara Dairman

Exubera Inhaled Insulin Discontinued

Tara Dairman

Treating Depression Through the Workplace

Tara Dairman

Cinnamon—Not So Useful?

Tara Dairman

Warning About Possible Meter Malfunction

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Self-Management Launches Redesigned Web Site!

Tara Dairman

Actos Tops Avandia in Heart Safety Studies

Tara Dairman

Symlin May Help Obese People Lose Weight

Tara Dairman

New Research Focuses on Blood Pressure Control (Part 2)

Tara Dairman

New Research Focuses on Blood Pressure Control (Part 1)

Jan Chait

The "Heart" of Diabetes: More Than Just Blood Glucose

Tara Dairman

Is Obesity "Catching"? And Should It Be Diagnosed?

Tara Dairman

Two Standard Blood Tests May Get an Overhaul

Tara Dairman

Panel Recommends That Avandia Stay on the Market

Tara Dairman

More Good News About Exercise

Tara Dairman

More Trouble for Avandia; Alternative Drugs Reviewed

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Mentoring Program Proposed

Tara Dairman

Lipid-lowering Drugs Help Avert Neuropathy, Stroke

Tara Dairman

FDA Issues New Supplement Rules

Tara Dairman

New Risk of Smoking Found for Type 1

Tara Dairman

Seven-Day Continuous Glucose Monitor Approved

Tara Dairman

New Data on Avandia; New Warnings for TZD Drugs

Tara Dairman

Avandia Update

Tara Dairman

Chromium Supplements Show Little Benefit in New Study

Tara Dairman

Type 2 Drug Avandia Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks

Tara Dairman

Psychological Technique Helps Women With Diabetes Lose Weight

Tara Dairman

Good and Bad News About Diabetes and Cancer

Tara Dairman

Low Blood Glucose Doesn’t Affect Long-Term Brain Function

Tara Dairman

Low Testosterone Levels and Type 2 Diabetes

Tara Dairman

New Meter and Pump Models Hit the Market

Tara Dairman

Experimental Type 1 Treatment Meets Early Success

Tara Dairman

New Combination Diabetes Drug Janumet Approved

Tara Dairman

Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Parkinson Risk

Tara Dairman

Inhaled Insulin Passes Test for Safety

Tara Dairman

Second Diabetes Drug Linked to Increased Fractures

Tara Dairman

What’s For Breakfast? Whole Grains and Calcium!

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Drug Linked to Fracture Risk

Tara Dairman

New Guidelines for Lowering Women’s Heart and Stroke Risks

Tara Dairman

Trans Fat Alternative May Raise Blood Glucose

Tara Dairman

Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction: Two New Studies

Tara Dairman

How Much of a Risk Factor is Ethnicity?

Tara Dairman

Taking Foot Temperature Helps Prevent Ulcers

Tara Dairman

Byetta Approved for Use With TZDs

Tara Dairman

DiabetesSelfManagement.com Wins Two Blog Awards!

Tara Dairman

More Counterfeit OneTouch Test Strips Found

Tara Dairman

Diabetes Reversed in Mice Through Nervous System Treatment

Tara Dairman

Diet vs. Exercise for Weight Loss

Tara Dairman

Nation’s First Trans Fat Ban Approved

Tara Dairman

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Diabetes Control

Tara Dairman

Statin Studies Show Important Benefits for People With Diabetes

Tara Dairman

Antioxidant ALA Eases Pain From Diabetic Neuropathy

Tara Dairman

Exercise Helps Diabetes Control, Wards off Colds

Tara Dairman

Proposed Trans Fat Ban and Calorie Listing Sparks Debate

Tara Dairman

Studies Find Benefits for Fish and Omega-3 Consumption

Tara Dairman

Public Warned About Fake OneTouch Test Strips

Tara Dairman

New Diabetes Drug Januvia Approved by FDA

Tara Dairman

Accu-Chek Insulin Pump Hits U.S. Market

Tara Dairman

Not Taking Prescribed Drugs Linked with Death in People with Diabetes

Tara Dairman

Mixed Results in Islet Transplantation Study

Tara Dairman

BD Blood Glucose Meter Discontinued

Tara Dairman

Flu Shot Especially Important for People with Cardiovascular Disease

Katharine Davis

Lack of Sleep Linked to Poor Diabetes Control

Katharine Davis

The ADA Issues New Nutrition Guidelines

Katharine Davis

Some Canadian Web Sites Sell Counterfeit Drugs

Katharine Davis

Airline Carry-On Rules Slightly Relaxed

Katharine Davis

Welcome to Our New Site!

Disclaimer of Medical Advice: You understand that the blog posts and comments to such blog posts (whether posted by us, our agents or bloggers, or by users) do not constitute medical advice or recommendation of any kind, and you should not rely on any information contained in such posts or comments to replace consultations with your qualified health care professionals to meet your individual needs. The opinions and other information contained in the blog posts and comments do not reflect the opinions or positions of the Site Proprietor.


Metformin: The Unauthorized Biography
Everything you ever wanted to know about metformin — and a few things you didn’t know you wanted to know.

Eating Well on a Budget
These 12 tips can help you find ways to cut your food budget.

Keeping Your Feet Healthy
These books, articles, and organizations can help you prevent and/or manage foot problems.

Complete table of contents
Get a FREE ISSUE
Subscription questions