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The following recalls have been announced: ... Source: diabetes.about.com --- 12 days ago
A press release from the FDA states that a nationwide recall of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable, hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles is in effect. The syringes are mislabeled... ... Source: diabetes.about.com --- 12 days ago
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps the body use glucose for energy. The beta cells of the pancreas make Insulin. Insulin is the key hormone that permits glucose to enter cells. It controls the amount of sugar in the blood. ... Source: www.moreover.com --- 12 days ago
Covidien Ltd. (COV) has recalled thousands of syringes that may have been mislabeled and could cause people to accidentally take a dangerous overdose of Insulin, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ... Source: www.moreover.com --- 13 days ago
A SYDNEY PhD student has uncovered an important clue to the mystery of how Insulin works, bringing scientists closer to a cure for diabetes. ... Source: www.moreover.com --- 12 days ago
Reporter: Jennifer Macey MARK COLVIN: Since the discovery of Insulin in the 1920's scientists have been puzzled by how it actually works in the body to absorb glucose from food. ... Source: www.moreover.com --- 12 days ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials warned doctors and patients on Wednesday that Covidien Ltd was recalling nearly half a million single-use syringes that could pose a serious risk to diabetics. ... Source: www.moreover.com --- 12 days ago
By Jon Kamp Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Covidien Ltd. (COV) has recalled thousands of syringes that may have been mislabeled and could cause people to accidentally take a dangerous overdose of Insulin, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ... Source: www.moreover.com --- 12 days ago
Insulin was first discovered in 1921 by Frederick Banting and colleagues. The original preparations were bovine and porcine extracts. These formulations were short-acting, relatively dilute and impure. ... Source: www.medicinenet.com --- 13 days ago
Title: Health Tip: Living With an Insulin Pump Category: Health News Created: 11/1/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/3/2008 ... Source: www.abc.net.au --- 13 days ago
Researchers have discovered a molecular "train carriage" that plays a key role in transporting glucose into cells, a finding that may help with developing Type-2 diabetes treatments. ... Source: www.moreover.com --- 15 days ago
[ News > Vitamin K Reduces Progression of Insulin Resistance Supplementation with vitamin K may reduce the progression of Insulin resistance in older men, according to a . Insulin resistance reduces blood sugar control and contributes to the development ... Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com --- 13 days ago
Using an Insulin pump to manage diabetes is more convenient than managing the disease with daily Insulin injections. That much, physicians already know. But the pump's impact on the lives of diabetics and their primary caregivers is an important question that hasn't been answered yet, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. "Insulin pump technology is touted to improve flexibility in patients' lives," says Dr. ... Source: www.moreover.com --- 13 days ago
Diabetes in Control Nov 6 2008 3:47AM GMT ... Source: www.eurekalert.org --- 14 days ago
( Medical College of Georgia ) Using an Insulin pump to manage diabetes is more convenient than managing the disease with daily Insulin injections. That much, physicians already know. But the pump's impact on the lives of diabetics and their primary caregivers is an important question that hasn't been answered yet, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. ... Source: blog.mlive.com --- 14 days ago
Mark Bugnaski | Kalamzoo GazetteMichelle Curtis of Mattawan holds the continuous glucose monitor that is attached to her Westin's arm. Westin is 11-years-old and type 1 diabetic. The monitor uses a cannula inserted under Westin's skin and takes glucose readings... ... Source: www.healthcentral.com --- 11 days ago
Type 2 diabetics and those with any kind of Insulin resistance may have a new option for controlling blood sugar levels. ...
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ABC News Insulin syringes recalled Chicago Sun-Times - 1 hour ago Nearly half a million syringes for diabetics have been recalled by their manufacturer because of possible mislabeling that could lead to Insulin overdoses. Covidien Recalls Syringes Posing Risk to Diabetics ABC News Covidien Recalls Potentially Mislabeled Insulin Syringes CNNMoney.com WebMD - Turn to 10.com - InjuryBoard.com - AHN all 50 news articles ...
LEARN MORE FDA News Release ReliOn Recall Notice InjuryBoard on Diabetes Drugs InjuryBoard on Hypoglycemia IMAGE SOURCE: © Creativecommons.org/ Erich Schulz, Brisbane The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , is notifying doctors and patients that Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien) is recalling 471,000 single-use disposable , Insulin syringes that could pose a serious health risk to diabetic users. The FDA warns use of the mislabeled ReliOn syringes could lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the recommended dose, which could lead to hypoglycemia and other serious adverse health effects (side effect), including death. Hypoglycemia , also known as "low blood sugar," is commonly associated with diabetes ; however, anyone can experience episodes of low blood sugar. If untreated, hypoglycemia can become a medical emergency for someone suffering from diabetes. During the packing process, a lot of syringes labeled for use with U-40 Insulin became mixed with syringes labeled for use with U-100 Insulin. The recall applies to the following lot number and product information: -- Lot Number 813900 -- ReliOn 1cc, 31-gauge, 100 units for use with U-100 Insulin Tyco HealthCare Group, the manufacturer of the ReliOn syringes, issued a voluntary recall on October 9, 2008 which asked retailers to remove the products from shelves and place them in quarantine. Wal-Mart and Sam Club stores sold the syringes from August 1, ...