Self-monitoring With Blood Glucose Test Strips Inefficient Use Of Health Care Resources Main Category: Diabetes Article Date: 30 Dec 2009 Routine self-monitoring of blood glucose levels by people with Type 2 Diabetes who are not taking insulin is an ineffective use of health resources as the modest benefits are outweighed by the significant cost of [...]

Rising Mortality In Lower Income People With Diabetes Despite Drop In Overall Rate Main Category: Diabetes Article Date: 30 Dec 2009 While mortality from diabetes has declined in Canada, the income-related mortality gap is increasing, with lower income groups faring worse than higher income groups, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association [...]

Color Changing Contact Lenses In Development For Diabetics To Replace The Need To Routinely Draw Blood Throughout The Day Main Category: Diabetes Also Included In: Biology / Biochemistry; Eye Health / Blindness Article Date: 29 Dec 2009 Diabetics may soon be able to wear contact lenses that continuously alert them to variations in their glucose [...]