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SPOTLIGHT: Pay-for-performance doesn't help U.K. diabetics

Here in the U.S., health plans and employers seem fairly happy with the results of many pay-for-performance programs. But in the U.K., it seems that P4P programs didn't do much to help diabetics--and Read more...

Recession causing diabetics to cut back on care

The bad economy is sparing no prisoners in its assault on America, case in point: Diabetics. Despite a serious need to keep up with their testing, medicine and doctor visits, an Associated Press Read more...

Press Releases

Blendr: Diabetes Awareness Advisory

New Geo-Targeting App Helps Diabetics Meet Others in Their Local AreaLOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of American Diabetes Month and to acknowledge the nearly 26 million children Read more >>

Qualcomm's Internet of Everything Module to Deliver 3G Connectivity in Telcare Blood Glucose Meters

— 3G-enabled Blood Glucose Meter Will Allow Diabetics, Caregivers and Physicians to Access Readings Anywhere, Anytime —SAN DIEGO and BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated Read more >>

Study: Poison Centers Seeing, Treating More Insulin Errors

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Annual calls to poison centers regarding insulin have skyrocketed by 279 percent over the past 10 years, according to a new study authored by medical professionals Read more >>

DF Diary iPhone App Takes Diabetes Monitoring Mobile

MANCHESTER, England, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Diabetic Friend's DF Diary iPhone app is making monitoring food intake much easier for those with diabetes. The application, designed by a Type 1 Read more >>

THE SAGE GROUP Releases New Estimates for the United States Prevalence of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Critical Lim

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- According to THE SAGE GROUP, in 2010 almost 18 million U.S. citizens suffer from PAD. Reflecting the aging population this number is projected to increase to 21 million by Read more >>